We often hear the terms “men’s health” and “women’s health.” This is because there are particular issues that affect each, respectively. Usually, when we consider the unique health challenges that each gender may face, the mind goes to the organic systems in the male or female body. When it comes to issues related to eye […]
Cataracts are a common occurrence among people all around the world; tens of thousands, to be blunt. Having cataracts puts a person at risk of vision loss, so we take the spread of information seriously. If you do not have a good understanding of cataracts, or how they are diagnosed and treated, there is a […]
Often, if a person sheds a few tears, there is an apology made. There are several purposes for tears, the sharing of emotion is just one of them. This fluid is quite interesting when we dive deeper into their function and makeup. Types of Tears Perhaps there would be a better way to phrase this. […]
The more that we have collectively turned toward the daily use of digital devices, the more we have heard about vision problems in people of all ages. Energy efficiency, digital use, and our basic lifestyle habits routinely put us in direct contact with blue light. In recent years, there has been quite a bit of […]
Going to the eye doctor often means that you are undergoing an eye exam to see how well you see. Sometimes, going to the eye doctor means obtaining care for a specific condition, such as cataracts. Each situation requires a particular level of care. What many people don’t know is that this means they need […]
As much as we know that dry eye syndrome exists, we also know that many of the people who suffer the uncomfortable symptoms of this condition do not talk with their eye doctor about their concerns. This is especially true among people who wear contact lenses. This form of vision correction is chosen by those […]
When you hear the term “age-related macular degeneration,” there is a clear perception of a later-in-life type of scenario. Indeed, of the more than 200,000 cases expedited this year, a large majority of patients will be over the age of 50. Age aside, because macular degeneration can slowly steal your sight, it pays to learn […]
3D entertainment is nothing new. Many of us basked in the boldness of these special movies throughout childhood. The moment we donned that plastic, red and blue spectacles, we entered into a magical world in which nothing looked normal. That is until we looked at the mega-on screen in front of us. If you were […]
Light is essential to our vision. It is the reflection of light off of an object that allows us to visualize it in the first place. Fortunately, light is pretty much always present; at least it is available when we need it. What has been discovered over the years, as new light sources have been […]
Every patient who visits our Reading or Melrose office receives an exam that is tailored to his or her needs. Sometimes, a basic exam is sufficient, allowing us to observe the pupils in relation to light. In some instances, the best approach to care is to look beyond the surface. In order to do efficiently […]