by Dr. Nick | Jan 22, 2020 | Eye Health
Eyes are precious to us. Seeing colors, faces, shapes and pictures is something we take for granted. Sight helps us explore our surroundings, appreciate beauty, and interact with others. It’s a sensory asset that keeps us safe because we can navigate terrain and gain...
by Dr. Nick | Jan 16, 2020 | Eye Disease
There was a somewhat recent article in Medical News Today titled “Could the eyes predict cardiovascular risk?” When I saw that headline, I thought to myself, “Well obviously.” But that’s not really obvious to other doctors or patients. Most non-eye doctors aren’t...
by Dr. Nick | Dec 11, 2019 | Children, Eye Health
As a parent, it can often be difficult to notice the first few signs of a decline in your child’s eyesight. While we all wish we could sometimes use some magic machine that could let us see what they see, we instead have to rely on what they have to say coupled...
by Dr. Nick | Nov 25, 2019 | Eye Disease
Recently, it was International Keratoconus Awareness Day on November 10th. I thought I’d write up a short post about keratoconus (KC), as it’s a condition that’s sort of near and dear to my heart. Most folks have never heard of KC because it’s just not something that...
by Dr. Nick | Nov 2, 2019 | Eye Health
The eye is made up of soft tissues that are vulnerable to many external and internal hazards. To operate in a normal manner, the eye maintains a fragile moisture content, pH balance and a degree of sensitivity to light. In spite of their critical role, these factors...
