Recently Dry Eye has become one of the most common eye diseases that we see. Why do I think we are having this dramatic increase? It is because of several factors:
- Age and medications - People are living longer and taking more medicines. Both of these factors contribute to eye dryness.
- Air Pollution - As the number of cars on the road increase, so does the amount of pollutants and eye irritants in the air that can dry out the moisture levels in your eyes.
- Energy efficient homes - Since our homes are now better insulated, they tend to have less humidity in the air, contributing to tear evaporation.
- Better Awareness - More people are talking about dry eye and know that it is important to mention their symptoms to their eye doctor.
My first treatment of choice for dry eye is a high quality Fish Oil capsule daily (it has to be high quality), hot compresses on your eyes every evening and lubricating drops for comfort. If you are doing these and still have dry eye symptoms of scratchy, painful or watery eyes, it is time for a visit.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Friday, October 8, 2010
Exciting New Advancements in Contact Lenses
This month, our office is having a special on contacts. There have been many advances in contacts in the last few years, I think now is a good time for people to start looking into them again.
The most exciting thing right now is a new multi-focal lens that is helping a lot of people see like they were 20 again (well maybe 35). As I am learning personally, turning 40 means reading is getting tougher. These lenses actually allow us to see distance and near clearly. I wear the multi-focal contacts to work and I wear Dailies contacts on the weekend. The Dailies are for distance only, and at the end of the day, I just throw them away. Very Handy.
Many people have been told they could not wear contacts because of allergies, astigmatism, or dry eye. New technology now allows us to put almost everybody in contact lenses.
The most exciting thing right now is a new multi-focal lens that is helping a lot of people see like they were 20 again (well maybe 35). As I am learning personally, turning 40 means reading is getting tougher. These lenses actually allow us to see distance and near clearly. I wear the multi-focal contacts to work and I wear Dailies contacts on the weekend. The Dailies are for distance only, and at the end of the day, I just throw them away. Very Handy.
Many people have been told they could not wear contacts because of allergies, astigmatism, or dry eye. New technology now allows us to put almost everybody in contact lenses.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Don't You Want To Try Contacts?
Discover the Freedom of
Contact Lenses
Imagine wearing contact lenses designed to fit your lifestyle. Lens technology has advanced so there are now more options than ever to provide healthy, comfortable and convenient vision correction for virtually everyone.
Some of the latest improvements include:
- Contacts designed to be replaced with a fresh new pair daily
- Contacts that even correct astigmatism
- Multi-focal contacts that correct distance and near vision simultaneously
- Specialized lens designs for more complex situations
Even if you've previously been told you were not a candidate for contacts, recent developments may allow us to provide you a new opportunity. Which contact lens is right for you? Our team of experts are waiting to help you discover the the freedom of contact lenses.
Please visit our website to learn about the latest innovations in contact lenses. To help you get started, use the certificate at the bottom of this message for 50% savings on your personalized contact lens fitting fee.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss and blindness among Americans who are age 65 and older.
There are two types of macular degeneration: Ninety percent of people with macular degeneration have the dry type. Dry macular degeneration can progress to the second, more severe type, called wet macular degeneration. In the wet type, new, abnormal blood vessels begin to grow toward the macular, causing rapid and severe vision loss.
Contact Lenses
Imagine wearing contact lenses designed to fit your lifestyle. Lens technology has advanced so there are now more options than ever to provide healthy, comfortable and convenient vision correction for virtually everyone.
Some of the latest improvements include:
- Contacts designed to be replaced with a fresh new pair daily
- Contacts that even correct astigmatism
- Multi-focal contacts that correct distance and near vision simultaneously
- Specialized lens designs for more complex situations
Even if you've previously been told you were not a candidate for contacts, recent developments may allow us to provide you a new opportunity. Which contact lens is right for you? Our team of experts are waiting to help you discover the the freedom of contact lenses.
Please visit our website to learn about the latest innovations in contact lenses. To help you get started, use the certificate at the bottom of this message for 50% savings on your personalized contact lens fitting fee.
Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss and blindness among Americans who are age 65 and older.
There are two types of macular degeneration: Ninety percent of people with macular degeneration have the dry type. Dry macular degeneration can progress to the second, more severe type, called wet macular degeneration. In the wet type, new, abnormal blood vessels begin to grow toward the macular, causing rapid and severe vision loss.
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