Health or Vision Insurance?

The eye care medical field has an unusual split between two different types of insurance for covering eye issues: health insurance and vision...

Why is there Blood in the Back of My Eye?

What does blood in the back of the eye signify, anyway? It could be a retinal vein occlusion, an ocular disorder that can occur in older people...

5 Reasons to Buy Your Glasses Locally

Nowdays, many people prefer shopping online to shopping in stores for many of their needs. With technology constantly improving and evolving, people...

Dry Eyes or Allergies? Or Something Else?

As an eye doctor, diagnosing a red eye can be challenging. Are we dealing with an infection, allergy, inflammation or dryness? One of the most...

Demodex--the Mite that Lives Among Your Eyelashes

Demodex folliculorum -- often just called demodex -- is a mite that occurs naturally on many people's faces and resides in hair follicles,...

Is My Coffee Addiction Bad for My Eyes?

The 2019 National Coffee Drinking Trends report showed that 64 percent of people who participated in the survey said they had drunk coffee the...