EyeCare Blog

“Do I have Glaucoma?” This is a common question asked by patients. We do evaluate for it at every comprehensive exam. Many factors go into giving the diagnosis of glaucoma. We go [...]

It’s fall, so that means back to school time. With all the germs coming together in one area, this is a perfect opportunity to discuss pink eye. What causes it? How can I prevent it? What should [...]

Do you ever find yourself wondering, “Optometrist vs Ophthalmologist vs Optician: Which Eye Care Professional do I need?” Here’s a quick breakdown of each profession to help you [...]

Relf EyeCare’s News Roundup for March includes stories on cataract surgery and mental health, visual recovery after stroke, and an eye injection that enhances night vision. Recent results from [...]

The best news I’ve heard in a long time! Dark chocolate actually shows measurable improvement in visual acuity 2 hours after eating.  Read the, Show Your Eyes Some Love Article. Really, the rest [...]

A new study on dry eye shows that the debilitating effects of dry eye touch almost every aspect of life for those suffering from it. Read the AAO article. Call today if you have any of these [...]

You’ll shoot your eye out with that! It’s Christmas time, and for eye care professionals, that means more eye injuries from unsafe toys. Take a look at these tips from the Academy on how to keep [...]

First, can your diabetes medication be protective against Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)? Possibly! Research presented at the American Academy of Ophthalmology showed significantly lower [...]

Want to prevent Macular Degeneration? Eat a well-balanced diet. A new study in the American Journal of Ophthalmology found that 2 cups of veggies, 2 servings of fruit daily and 2 servings of fish [...]

Concerned about a loved one’s driving ability?  Many times Ophthalmologists and Optometrists are asked by a patient’s family members or friends if we think their loved one is capable of driving [...]