Eye and Ear Health|Getting Care

If you are about to undergo cataract surgery, it would be an understatement to say that  you have enough to think about as you prepare for this procedure. Remember though that cataract surgery is safe and – at a typical time frame of between 30 and 45 minutes – it is a relatively quick operation. We…

This is a great question, isn’t it? That’s because, unfortunately, all too many people neglect having their eyes checked on a routine basis. The set of two eyes are part of the body, and each deserve to be checked with the same regularity as an annual physical exam. How often do you really need an eye…

Hearing problems rarely cause discomfort or pain, and because the hearing loss process is gradual, it’s common to adapt to hearing loss without realizing it. If you think you might be experiencing hearing loss, ask yourself the following questions: If you answered yes to several of these questions, chances are you might be suffering from hearing…

Each day on job sites across the U.S over 2,000 eye injuries occur and one in ten of those injuries required missed days of work to recover. Of the total amount of work-related eye injuries that occur, 10 to 20 percent will cause temporary or permanent vision loss. While many think that eye injuries only…

One reason that people put off scheduling any kind of medical checkup is the fear of getting a serious diagnosis. While it is only human nature to have this concern, that’s the purpose of having health checks. Where eyesight is concerned, for example, a person might be afraid of his or her doctor diagnosing cataracts.…

You may have heard of the term “eye floaters,” but may not be sure what they mean. Or, you may have seen (literally) what appear to be small dark spots or squiggly lines moving across your field of vision. If so, your vision is experiencing eye floaters. This is no cause for concern. Many people—especially…

Cataracts, as SightMD has explained, is a not uncommon condition where the lens of the eye becomes clouded. And while there are a variety of causes that lead to a diagnosis of cataracts, many of our patients wonder about symptoms and side effects of this condition, such as whether or not eyes get watery. This is actually…

On their visits to their vision offices of choice, patients will hear a variety of eye care professional titles like “optician,” “ophthalmologist,” and “optometrist.” All of these words that begin with “op” can get confusing and without further ado, the official title of someone professionally qualified to check eye problems is—(drumroll, please)—ophthalmologist. This specialized professional…

The term “eyelid cancer” sounds grim. And while it is something that should be taken seriously and attended to carefully, it is a relatively common condition and is not unique as a place for skin cancer to develop. If detected early on, most cases of eyelid cancer can be safely and effectively treated. If you…