The Importance of Knowing if it Was a Side Effect or a True Allergy

There is a common misconception that any adverse reaction to a drug is an allergy. That is definitely not the case. Reporting to your doctors that...

You Want to Inject My Eye? Part 2

There are certain eye conditions where an injection into your eye might be recommended. Injections into the eye, specifically into the vitreous or...

You Want to Inject My Eye? Part 1

There are some eye conditions where your doctor might recommend an eye injection as a treatment option. Injections into the eye, specifically into...

What Is 20/20 Vision?

One of the most commonly asked questions in an eye exam comes right after the refraction, or glasses prescription check: “What is my vision?” Almost...

The Leading Cause of Blindness in Working-Age Adults

Diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition that can affect the retina of people who have diabetes. The retina is the light-sensitive tissue that lines...

What Is Refraction & Why Doesn't Health Insurance Cover It?

A refraction is a test done by your eye doctor to determine if glasses will make you see better and what your prescription is. The charges for a...