What is Bell’s Palsy? Bell’s palsy is a weakness or paralysis of the facial muscles which is innervated by the seventh cranial nerve. It is usually temporary and unilateral. Between 40 and fifty thousand people in America develop Bell’s palsy. It is much more common in diabetics. It was first … [Read more...]
The Effects of Smoking on Vision
May 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Effects of Smoking on Vision I doubt there's an article written that says that smoking is good for you....and this isn't one either. But many patients are not aware of the link between smoking and vision loss, as well as other eye issues. If you or someone you love needs one more reason … [Read more...]
Bifocal Contact Lenses – Are they right for me?
April 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Bifocal contact lenses have been around for some time now, and in the early days the results weren't very promising. This article will help to bring you up to date on some of the newer technologies available. How do they work? Most bifocal (also called multifocal) contact lenses work by … [Read more...]
Finding the Right Frame!
March 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Finding the right frame is not always easy, even harder to find without professional help, and can prove to be a stressful decision. This article is designed to give you some general guidelines and information needed for an informed decision. The Three Components There are three components … [Read more...]
Juvéderm® Ultra XC
March 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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What is Juvederm Ultra XC? Juvederm XC is a colorless injectable hyaluronic acid gel which contains a small amount of local anesthetic. It is injected under the outer layer of the skin to smooth wrinkles and folds, especially around the mouth and nasal area. What is Hyaluronic Acid? Hyaluronic … [Read more...]
Skin Care Using Vivité ®
March 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
What is Glycolic Acid and What Does It Do? Glycolic acid or hydroxyacetic acid is the smallest alpha hydroxyl acid. Glycolic acid is able to penetrate the skin easily making it a popular chemical used to perform a chemical peel of the skin. This is usually in concentrations of 20 to 70 % used by … [Read more...]
No more glare!
February 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Eyeglasses can certainly help clear up your vision, but at the same time, they can be annoying. Glare from car lights, computer screen, office lighting, and other sources can take away from the clarity and bring on eyestrain, headaches, and struggles with daily tasks. But there is a … [Read more...]
Sunglass Confusion….
February 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
We know much more than generations past about the dangers of the sun's ultraviolet light and it's link to skin cancer and certain eye diseases. However, there's still confusion about what to look for in sunglass protection. This article will hopefully bring everything in 'focus'. Ultraviolet … [Read more...]
Online Eyeglasses? Really?
February 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
It's doubtful there is anything you can't buy on the internet. Shoes, appliances, vacations, you name it. And now, we've seen a surge in online opticals - websites that claim to fill your prescription in the frame of your choice at a fraction of the cost of an optical near your home. When it … [Read more...]
Matching Eyeglass Colors to Your Style
February 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Two issues in Eyeglass Frame selection are SHAPE and COLOR. In an earlier article, we covered finding the write shape for your face. Follow this link for our article of frame shape. This article will address the complement to shape, and that's COLOR. Before trying on dozens of pairs of … [Read more...]
