A comprehensive eye exam usually takes 30 to 60 minutes and includes far more than reading a letter chart. We check how well you see, fine-tune your prescription, and carefully examine the health of your eyes inside and out. If it has been a while, here is exactly what to expect — no surprises. First, […]
Neither contacts nor glasses is universally “better.” The right choice comes down to your lifestyle, comfort, eye health, and budget — and plenty of our patients happily use both, depending on the day. Let us walk through the trade-offs. The case for glasses Glasses are simple, low-maintenance, and good for your eyes — they do […]
If your eyes feel gritty, tired, or strangely watery, you are not imagining it — dry eye is extremely common, and coastal living does it no favors. The good news is that dry eye is very manageable once we identify what is actually causing it. Your eyes versus the Grand Strand Dry eye happens when […]
The best sunglasses for the beach do two things: block 100% of UVA and UVB rays, and use polarized lenses to cut the harsh glare bouncing off water and sand. Everything else — color, style, brand — is personal preference. Here on the Grand Strand, that combination is less of a luxury and more of […]
Children should have their first eye exam around six months of age, another around age three, and one more right before kindergarten — then regular exams throughout their school years. It sounds early, but a child’s vision is developing fast, and small problems are far easier to correct when caught young. Why so early? Here […]
The short answer: most healthy adults should have a comprehensive eye exam every one to two years, while children, adults over 60, and anyone with diabetes, high blood pressure, or a family history of eye disease should be seen every year. If it has been longer than that — and for many of us it […]
Prior to and after patient care Make sure that staff are symptom free each day. Have a non-contact thermometer available to assess temperature, as needed. (NOTE: Temperature alone does not assess or exclude disease.)The CDC defines a fever as a temperature at or above 100.4°F. Ask if they are coughing. Ask if they have shortness of […]
Getting an Eye Tattoo Can Blind You You may have heard about a new frontier in tattooing: eyeball tattoos. A quick internet search will turn up dozens of photos (some real, some fake) of people with black, blue or multi-colored eyes. But just because some people have gotten away with it, don’t assume it’s safe—or […]
As doctors prepped a 67-year-old woman for cataract surgery, they made a shocking discovery – 17 contact lenses stuck together. Then they found 10 more. It’s unclear how long the lenses were in her eye, but she had worn monthly disposable lenses for 35 years, according the medical team who made the discovery. “This is […]
A report published in a medical journal reinforces what that the American Academy of Ophthalmology has said many times. Projectile toys are not safe. Ophthalmologists from Moorfield’s Eye Hospital reported this month on three patients injured by Nerf gun darts. Some people may think Nerf darts are safe because they’re softer than other darts. But […]
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