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Does Your Child Need Help At School Due To Vision Loss?
Children's Vision Loss And Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) During the month of September 2021, there are initiatives to increased awareness about...
What is an Astigmatism and What is Keratoconus?
By Dr. Cheryl G. Murphy, OD It is not uncommon for patients to come in and ask their doctor what an astigmatism is or for them to become concerned...
Your Eyes And Healthy Aging
September 2021 is the healthy aging month The American Academy of Ophthalmology celebrates Healthy Aging Month, September 2021, by making...
We Have Elaborate And Resourceful Eyes
We Have Elaborate And Resourceful Eyes Our eyes are elaborate and resourceful. Our eyes take in and process light and communicate information to the...
Vision Syndrome Caused By Digital Devices
Vision Syndrome And Your Digital Devices Today, in the modern world, we are surrounded by digital devices. Everyone uses computers whether for...
Weightlifting and the Eye
By Dr. Cheryl G. Murphy, OD Weightlifting can cause temporary but significant increases in eye pressure also known as intraocular pressure. In some...
August 2021 Is Children’s Eye Health / Safety Month
Back To School And Your Child's Vision The American Academy of Ophthalmology has designated August 2021 as Children Eye Health / Safety month. It...
Back-To-School And Flexible Spending Dollars
Back-To-School And Flexible Spending Dollars Yes, Back to School Fall 2020 and many people are not aware that they can use their Flexible Spending...
COVID-19 And The Impact On Back To School 2021
COVID-19 And The Impact On Back To School 2021 Back to school for 2021 is upon us again. Not like 2020, we have several COVID-19 Vaccines. The...
Cherishing Your Eyes: July 2021 Is UV Safety Month
July 2021 is UV (Ultraviolet) Safety Month. It is summertime now and we are getting past COVID-19, and heading to the beaches. During the summer...
Eye Protection Is Informal, Your Eyes Are Irreplaceable
We just celebrated July 4th, 2021, and this is a period where there are many eye injuries due to fireworks. July is National Eye Injury Prevention...
Fireworks Eye Safety Month, June 2021 – Tips To Be Safe And Avoid The Risk Factors
As we all know, The Fourth of July is just around the corner, and with that comes a lot of celebrations, Independence Day parades, and fireworks....
Eye Safety And Health…June Is National Safety Month
The CDC reported that approximately 2000 U.S. workers sustain a job-related eye injury daily that requires medical treatment. About one-third of the...
Why Does My Vision Seem Worse Since the Pandemic?
By Dr. Cheryl G. Murphy, OD Increased screen time and less time spent outdoors can have negative impacts on our eyesight and health. While it may be...
Everyday Joyful Lifestyle Without Cataracts
June 2021 is Cataract Awareness Month. One of the main symptoms is blurry vision, and having cataracts is like looking through a murky window. Over...
Glaring At Your Computer Can Strain Your Eye Muscles Causing Fatigue
Computer Vision Syndrome Almost everyone uses computers in the modern world, whether for recreation, employment, education, or any combination of...
Can I Get a Sunburn on my Eyes?
When we venture outdoors in summer months, we slather our face and skin with sun block, but what about our eyes? How much protection do they need?...
Eye Damage From Our Favorite Screens, Blue Light
Protecting Your Eyes from Damage High energy visible (HEV) blue light, especially from electronic devices and LED lights, is known to promote...