Category: Eye Health

By: Nathan Klein OD In April 2018, the FDA approved the very first photochromic contact lenses in yet another step to help protect our patients from the harmful effects of the sun’s harmful ultraviolet light rays as well as it’s blue light emissions.  With more than 42 million Americans wearing contact lenses, this development could… Read More

By: Alan D. Mendelsohn MD It’s hard to not walk into any big box retail store and not be seduced by big, bright new TVs declaring the years latest innovations, leaving us to naturally feel insecure about what we have in our living rooms at home. Making the decision to upgrade isn’t easy given the… Read More

By: Alan D. Mendelsohn MD Beware of the Glue: Applied by a professional on an occasional basis is not generally problematic unless you are allergic to the glue used in the application process. However, with the proliferation of new self-application eyelash extensions and the wide range of unlicensed practitioners offering their services, the greater the… Read More

By: Nathan Klein O.D. Do your eyes sting and feel scratchy or frequently tear? Though this question may sound counterintuitive, both may be symptoms of Dry Eye Syndrome. As healthy adults, our eyes are constantly producing tears. These tears help wash away irritations, provide lubrication and help keep the surface of the eye nice and… Read More

Ever experienced an irritating twitch in your upper or lower eyelid? Or one that is barely noticeable? You may have Myokymia, a medical term for eyelid twitching. There are a few well-known common causes, including excess caffeine or alcohol intake, bright light, or stress. Less well known and by far the most common cause of… Read More

Sudden Blindness Written by: Alan Mendelsohn, M.D.   I had a very meticulous 60-year old with glaucoma who was exceedingly conscientious with using her glaucoma eye drops twice per day.  She always told me that she loved to develop precise schedules for instilling the drops after breakfast and after dinner, while sitting at her desk. … Read More

  HOW YOU CAN PROTECT YOUR EYES FROM UV LIGHT DAMAGE Written by: Alan Mendelsohn, MD The connection between Ultraviolet Light (UV) and skin cancer are well known. And we diligently apply sunscreen as a means of protection and prevention. But there are additional dangers to the ever-present sunlight in Florida. Ultraviolet Light (“UV Light”)… Read More