Eye Health

Are Eye Exams at Chain Eyeglass Stores a Good Idea?
Eye Health

Are Eye Exams at Chain Eyeglass Stores a Good Idea?

Marc R. Grossman | August 31, 2018

Many chain eyeglass retailers offer on-the-spot eye exams and provide prescriptions for glasses, but are the services that these stores offer reputable and reliable?

The Bottom Line About Cataract Surgery

The Bottom Line About Cataract Surgery

Marc R. Grossman | August 17, 2018

Once a patient has been diagnosed, is there anything that can be done to slow the progression of cataracts? According to Dr. Marc Grossman, there are diet and lifestyle changes which can make a difference in this regard.

How to Slow the Progression of Cataracts
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How to Slow the Progression of Cataracts

Marc R. Grossman | August 13, 2018

In this video, Marc Grossman explains how to delay or prevent cataracts from forming.

Eyeglass Lens Options: What’s Helpful, What’s Hype?

Eyeglass Lens Options: What’s Helpful, What’s Hype?

Jeffrey Anshel, OD | July 21, 2018

Before you purchase your next new pair of eyeglasses, find out which lens options are helpful and which you can skip...

See Better!
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See Better!

August 6, 2017

Tricks and exercises for better visual clarity.

The Best Nutritional Defense Against Macular Degeneration

The Best Nutritional Defense Against Macular Degeneration

Robert Abel, Jr., MD | February 16, 2017

Nutrition is a widely accepted ally in the fight against macular degeneration, the leading cause of vision loss in the…

Got Glaucoma? Skip Downward Dog

Got Glaucoma? Skip Downward Dog

April 5, 2016

Practicing yoga can keep you fit and flexible. But if you’re one of more than three million Americans with glaucoma,…

Root Canal May Help Your Teeth But Harm Your Health

Root Canal May Help Your Teeth But Harm Your Health

Stephen Smith, MD | June 24, 2015

When I’m taking a patient’s medical history and he/she mentions having had a root canal procedure, I take note — especially…

Better Vision in 6 Weeks or Less

Better Vision in 6 Weeks or Less

Larry Jebrock, OD | June 17, 2015

Without New Glasses or Surgery If you’re over 40, it’s likely that you’re not seeing as well as when you were…

When Your New Glasses Are Hazardous to Your Health
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When Your New Glasses Are Hazardous to Your Health

David B. Elliott, PhD, MCOptom | August 29, 2014

Do you remember playing "Pin the Tail On the Donkey" and what fun it was to watch the blindfolded kids…

Prevent Glaucoma with a Folate Supplement

Prevent Glaucoma with a Folate Supplement

July 22, 2014

Glaucoma is an insidious disease—literally happening before your very eyes undetected, having virtually no symptoms until, in a blink, you’ve…

So Long, Syringoma: How to Get Rid of Bumps Under the Eyes
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So Long, Syringoma: How to Get Rid of Bumps Under the Eyes

Neal B. Schultz, MD | July 10, 2014

Got a smattering of hard white, yellowish or skin-colored bumps on the skin under your eyes? You may think that…

Unforeseen Problem with LASIK Surgery for Bifocal Wearers
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Unforeseen Problem with LASIK Surgery for Bifocal Wearers

James Salz, MD | July 2, 2014

What You Need to Know Before You Have This Surgery People I know rave about how LASIK eye surgery has…

Questions to Ask Before Cataract Surgery

Questions to Ask Before Cataract Surgery

Brett Levinson, MD | July 2, 2014

While most people come away from cataract surgery feeling satisfied, a friend was recently disappointed by his results. He thought…

You’re Never Too Old for Contact Lenses
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You’re Never Too Old for Contact Lenses

Robert Maiolo, OD | July 1, 2014

My neighbor is 75 years old and never complains—except about one thing. He hates wearing glasses and thinks that they…