It can be hard to tell when an eye symptom is serious or not. The “wait and see” approach can work at times, but in certain situations, waiting can be detrimental to your eye health. Here are 5 eye symptoms that warrant a call or visit to Dr. Patricia Fink Optometry without delay, so we […]
Where did the summer go?! As much fun as summer days have been, many parents and kids are already in back-to-school mode. Back-to-school checklists generally include: ✔ school supplies ✔ backpack ✔ new clothes and shoes A critical item missing from this checklist is a comprehensive eye exam! Every child deserves to be set up for […]
In the classic movie, A Christmas Story, all little Ralphie Parker wanted was a BB gun for Christmas. “You’ll shoot your eye out, kid,” was the oft-repeated response by adults throughout the film. And for good reason! A study published in the December 2019 issue of Pediatrics found that between 1990-2016, more than 360,000 records […]
Does it seem that, no matter how hard they try, your child is constantly below grade level in reading? Do they constantly complain about headaches and tired or sore eyes after spending time doing close-up activities such as writing or working on a computer? They may have hyperopia, also known as farsightedness. If it goes […]
Cataract surgery is a highly successful procedure that removes cataracts, the cloudy formations on the eye’s lens that impair vision. Now, researchers are discovering that vision loss may be linked to a higher rate of dementia and suggest that restoring clear vision (through cataract surgery, for example) may reduce the risk of developing dementia. Is […]
Monday, Jun 27, 2022 is National Sunglasses Day, so grab your favorite pair of sunnies and celebrate! Many people think sunglasses are little more than a fashion accessory or a way to minimize glare while driving. But the truth is that wearing sunglasses is vital if you want to safeguard your eye health and vision. Why Sunglasses […]
Working at home is a great way to ditch your commute and enjoy more flexible hours, but there can be an unexpected consequence—digital eye strain. If you’re like many workers, you probably spend most of your day on a computer or other digital device, and likely experience the headache, blurred vision, sore eyes or achy […]
If there’s one aspect of optometry that everyone recognizes, it’s the traditional eye chart, with its rows of big letters on top, which gradually become smaller the farther down you go. This chart is usually known as the Snellen chart. Yet how much do you really know about this eye chart? Are all eye charts […]
Beyond your annual eye exam, there’s one big thing you can do for yourself to prevent eye disease and keep your vision clear and your eyes healthy. Eat right! Keywords: 5 Popular Foods For Great Vision and Healthy Eyes At Dr. Patricia Fink Optometry, our eye doctors care about your overall vision and eye health. […]
You wake up in the morning ready to start your day, only to discover that your eyes are bloodshot. That might not be surprising if you stayed up late to finish a project, had too many drinks at a party or spent time in a smoke-filled room. But bloodshot eyes can also signal an underlying […]
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