Katherine Ramirez
Cataract Surgery: What is it, Procedures, Cost, Recovery Time
What is cataract surgery? Cataract surgery is a procedure that involves removing an eye's cloudy lens and replacing it with a clear...
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Katherine Ramirez
- Oct 28, 2020
- 4 min
Dry Eyes: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
Tears are an important element of the human eyes. When we cry or even when we laugh so much, our eyes get teary. Do you know how...
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Katherine Ramirez
- Sep 29, 2020
- 4 min
Glaucoma: Causes, Types, Signs & Symptoms, Prevention and Glaucoma Treatment
What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damages the optic nerve of the eye. Damaged optic nerve resulting in vision...
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Katherine Ramirez
- Jun 2, 2020
- 1 min
Smart Strategies for Contact Lens Wearers
Here are some strategies that doctors & experienced lens wearers recommend: Limit Wearing Time. Make your own allergy-season...
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Katherine Ramirez
- Jun 1, 2020
- 4 min
Flashers, Floaters, and Vitreous Detachments
Almost everyone occasionally experiences the sensation of spots floating in his or her field of vision. These spots usually come and go...
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Katherine Ramirez
- May 19, 2020
- 2 min
It's All In The Family Tree: Eyesight
Family history. Race. Gender. Environment. Studies show they can all play a role in the risk of developing eye disease. In fact, research...
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Katherine Ramirez
- May 5, 2020
- 3 min
Eye Health & Allergies
An estimated 50 million Americans suffer from all types of allergies. Approximately 4 percent of allergy sufferers have eye allergies as...
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Katherine Ramirez
- Apr 22, 2020
- 4 min
Don't Lose Sight of Diabetic Eye Disease
Diabetes is a very serious disease that can cause problems like blindness, heart disease, kidney failure, and amputations. But by taking...
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Katherine Ramirez
- Apr 11, 2020
- 2 min
Sports & Eyewear: Playing It Safe
Each year, 38,000 sports-related eye injuries are reported in the United States. Experts say that 90% of them could be prevented. A...
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Katherine Ramirez
- Apr 11, 2020
- 2 min
Moms & Kids: Aa, Bb, See
START EYE EXAMS BEFORE YOUR CHILD STARTS SCHOOL How early should your child have his or her eyes examined? Many eye care professionals...
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Katherine Ramirez
- Apr 11, 2020
- 3 min
Baby Boomers: Look Out
BABY BOOMERS ARE LOSING FOCUS Suddenly the print in the paper seems too small. The numbers on the clock are blurry. Sooner or later,...
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Katherine Ramirez
- Dec 20, 2019
- 2 min
Frequently Asked Questions about neurolenses®
Why did my doctor recommend neurolenses®? Based on your symptoms, your eye care provider performed the neurolens® Measurement test and...
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Katherine Ramirez
- Oct 25, 2018
- 2 min
What is Macular Degeneration?
Macular Degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss in the U.S., affecting over 10 million Americans. Macular Degeneration is an...
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Katherine Ramirez
- Sep 19, 2018
- 2 min
What is Amblyopia and Why Does it Happen?
Amblyopia is the medical term for an eye condition commonly known as “lazy eye”. This condition occurs when the vision in one eye is...
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Katherine Ramirez
- Jul 17, 2018
- 2 min
All About Glaucoma.
An estimated 3 million Americans have glaucoma, but only half of those with the disease know that they have it. Glaucoma is a...
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Katherine Ramirez
- Jun 20, 2018
- 2 min
Chronic Dry Eye Syndrome
Dry Eye Syndrome is one of the most common reasons people visit the eye doctor. According to allaboutvision.com, 48 percent of Americans...
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Katherine Ramirez
- Jun 20, 2018
- 2 min
What is Pinkeye and How Can it be Treated?
What is Pinkeye Conjunctivitis, aka pink eye, occurs when the conjunctiva of the eye is inflamed. The conjunctiva is a thin, clear tissue...
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Katherine Ramirez
- May 11, 2018
- 2 min
What is Hyperactivity and How Extended Wear Contacts Can Help
Hyperactivity is a problem for many children. At school, they can be distracting themselves while distracting other children around them....
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Katherine Ramirez
- May 11, 2018
- 2 min
All About Cataracts
What’s a Cataract? Most people have heard the term cataract floating around at one point or another, but what exactly is a cataract? The...
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Katherine Ramirez
- May 11, 2018
- 2 min
Computer Vision Syndrome
Love it or hate it, in this day and age we use computers more than ever. Unfortunately, with increased screen-time comes sore eyes,...
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