10,000 Reasons to Leave Fireworks to the Professionals

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Every year, about 10,000 people are rushed to the emergency department for fireworks injuries. Ophthalmologists – physicians who specialize in medical and surgical eye care – treat thousands of patients who suffer a range of fireworks-related injuries, from cuts and bruises to damaged corneas, retinas, and ruptured eyeballs. Many people believe that consumer fireworks are safe. But…

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How to Protect Your Eyes This Summer!

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It’s summer and the sun is shining!  Whether you’re fishing, boating, or swimming it is hard to not be exposed to the sun’s UV rays. July is UV Safety Month and while it is important to protect your skin, eye safety is just as important! Eye injuries can hinder you from summer fun so it…

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The Benefits of Laser Cataract Surgery

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  The advances in technology in the last 2 decades have been exponential. One need only look at the example of cellular phones to see the incredible progress that has been made in telecommunication over a short period of time. Medicine and in particular cataract surgery have also undergone similar changes. No one is surprised…

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