Good-Bye, Glasses!
Ben Criscitiello was 18 years old the last time he went without glasses. Earlier this year, Ben – better known as “Big Ben” with WSPO sports station in Charleston – had LASIK with Dr. Kerry Solomon. Ben says he was surprised at how fast and painless the procedure was. The worst part, he says, was […]
Eye Safety at Work
When we think about workplace injuries, we tend to think about things like back injuries and carpel tunnel syndrome. But according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 2,000 U.S. workers experience a job-related eye injury that requires medical treatment. About a third of those are bad enough to require hospital ER treatments […]
Cool in the Shade
It’s time to take to the great outdoors and that means time for a new pair of shades. Sure, a simple pair from the drugstore can work for driving around town, but if you’re involved in any kind of summer sports, you’ll probably want a pair that fits your activity. For example, Solar Bat sunglasses […]
Cataract Correction Has Come a Long Way
More than 3 million people have a cataract procedure each year. Thankfully, the process has changed significantly over the last generation. Patients don’t have to spend time in the hospital or face a lengthy recovery. A cataract procedure is now an outpatient procedure in which the clouded lens is removed and an artificial replacement lens […]
When the Light Is Too Bright
Have you ever noticed people with blue eyes have a harder time on sunny days? People with light-colored eyes are more sensitive to bright light, particularly sunlight. The reason? Their eyes don’t have as much pigment. Darker colored eyes contain more pigment that protect against bright lights. Other people can have photophobia – light sensitivity […]
Fish Oil and Flaxseed for Dry Eyes
Dry eyes can be a serious problem for many people, but making some nutritional changes can help. Flaxseed oil and fish oil with their fatty acids can help relieve some of the symptoms of dry eyes, according to AllAboutVision.com. Fatty acids also can help reduce the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration. According to this […]
Keep the UV Rays Away
Prevent Blindness America is asking federal lawmakers to make UV eye protection a national health priority. Last week, the organization released a white paper summarizing discussions during a congressional briefing last fall in Washington, D.C. “There is an urgent need for intervention to protect our nation’s vision by educating the public on the dangers of […]
Healthy Vision Is Important for Business
Each March, Prevent Blindness America promotes Workplace Vision Wellness Month in an effort to educate companies and their employees about the importance of vision health and how that applies to the workplace. Prevent Blindness America is offering a vision wellness program free to employers. It includes posters and educational materials to encourage employees to take […]
Common LASIK Concerns
LASIK surgery is the most popular elective vision surgery in the United States. And while most people know it’s a way to correct vision, they may not understand exactly how it works. LASIK is an acronym for a procedure called “laser in-situ keratomileusis” – a bit of a mouthful, but simply explained the surgery reshapes […]
Take Care of Your Eyes
Just as you care for your skin, your teeth and your heart, you can take steps to preserve your eyesight. Get regular eye exams. Typically in your 20s and 30s, you can schedule an eye exam every three to five years and two to four years in your 40s through mid-60s, according to Prevent Blindness […]