Hand Sanitizer Causing Harm to Eyes
With the increased use of alcohol-based hand sanitizer, there has been an increase of chemical injuries to the eyes, especially in children according to a recent study. The increased risk to children is mainly due to dispensers of hand sanitizers being placed at waist...
Thank You.
We are all facing extraordinarily challenging times, nearly unimaginable months ago. But we are here because we want to continue to provide this community quality care and to honor your faith in our business. You have choices for providers, but you choose us. You...
Bad Habits: Aging Your Eyes
Do you feel like your eyes have aged? Some bad habits can make your eyes appear more aged than they are. The best way to preserve your eye health and appearance is to cut these bad habits out of your life!bits out of your life! Rubbing Your Eyes There are tiny blood...
Keep Your Eyes Safe At Home
Almost half of all eye injuries occur in and around the home. Cleaning, home repair, yard work and even hobbies all pose potential sight-threatening hazards. Unfortunately, I have seen an increase of office visits due to eye injury from common work around the house....
Tips to Manage Stress and Nutrition
Below are some tips to help manage stress in these tough times. Focus on eating a well-balanced diet to strengthen your immune system and lower your risk of chronic illnesses and infectious diseases.– Dr. Sandra Palomino 15 TIPS TO MANAGE STRESS SOCIALKeep in...
Toys and Eye Safety
Playing with a toy stimulates a child’s vision at a young age and grows their imagination as they get older. As a parent, it is important to consider toy eye safety before purchasing for the children in your life. Typically, toys are deemed unsafe because they are not...
Nutrition and Your Eyes
The foods you eat and the dietary supplements you take affect your overall health and the health of your eyes. Nutrition and your eyes are linked together and can help prevent certain eye diseases along with other health problems. Healthy Foods Choosing healthy foods...
Why You Need Multiple Pairs
Thanks to our busy lives, multiple hobbies, and all the activities in between, having multiple pairs of eyewear handy is a necessity. Even contact lens wearers should have alternative pairs of eyewear. But some of us still haven’t jumped on that bandwagon. If you’re...
What Is Dry Eye?
Dry eye syndrome is caused by a chronic lack of moisture and lubrication of the eyes. Your eye’s tears keep the surface of the eye moist and lubricated, as well as washing away dust, debris, and other microorganisms. What causes dry eye? Typically dry eye occurs...
Eye Allergies in Every Season
Eye allergies are caused by the same substances that give you a runny nose and sneezing. Individuals with seasonal allergies typically experience various reactions to their allergens such as sneezing, itchy eyes, or a headache. Symptoms of eye allergies include...
