Helping Kids Transition To Their First Contact Lenses
Children have valid reasons for wanting to switch from prescription eyeglasses to their first contact lenses. Maybe their glasses seem cumbersome or ugly, sit uncomfortably on the face or slide down continually during study times. Maybe the wearer plays a sport that makes glasses inconvenient or unfeasible. If your children have requested contact lenses, or […]
How to Support Eyecare Charities: Donate Glasses, Funds & Time to Change Lives
Several patients have asked me how they can contribute to those in need when it comes to eyecare. For starters, there are many ways one can support eyecare charities. More importantly, you can help bring clarity and independence to someone’s life by contributing to eyecare initiatives. Moreover, donating to eyecare is easier than you might […]
Smart Contacts: Turning Science Fiction into Science Fact
You may have heard of smart glasses, which perform a variety of functions in the manner of a phone. They’re entertainment-focused and can act as portable music players, augmented reality screens, gaming devices, fitness trackers and so on. But smart contacts, which could be used in place of conventional eyeglasses, may someday be much more […]
If Presbyopia Is the Problem, Vuity Eye Drops May Be the Answer
“In this world,” quipped Benjamin Franklin, “nothing is certain except death and taxes.” Today he’d probably include presbyopia, the condition that prevents us from seeing things clearly up close. About 128 million Americans – roughly two out of five – have it at any time. And pretty much everybody gets it by age 45. If […]