HydroEye® Softgel Vitamins for Dry Eye Relief
It is estimated that 1 out of 5 American adults suffer from dry eye. Dry eye occurs when our eyes do not produce enough tears or the tears produced do not have normal chemical makeup. HydroEye is a unique, proprietary blend of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, antioxidants and other nutrients that support a healthy… Read More
6 Tips to Protect Your Eyes This Winter
Winter is here and along with the dropping temperatures comes drier air and colder winds causing dry, watery, and itchy eyes. Here are some tips to keep your eyes protected this winter. Wear Sunglasses and Goggles It is important to understand that sunglasses are essential for year-round protection. In fact, snow and clouds reflect UV… Read More
Blepharitis, what is it?
Blepharitis is a common, inflammation along the edges of the eyelids. Bacteria normally reside on the skin, but in some people they thrive in the skin at the base of the eyelashes where nearby oil glands become overactive causing your eyelids to appear greasy and crusted with dandruff -like scales that cling to your eyelashes…. Read More
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month
More than 3 million Americans aged 40 and older have glaucoma and it is the second leading cause of irreversible blindness. Glaucoma is known as the “Sneak Thief of Sight” because as the disease develops you usually have no early symptoms and as it progresses, gradually steals your sight. Your eye produces a clear fluid… Read More
Greenberg Laser Eye Center Offers Latest Technology in the Fight Against Diseases of the Retina
We are excited to offer our patients the latest advancement in retinal imaging technology, the Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT). Capturing a retinal image aids in the diagnosis and treatment of many diseases and conditions of the retina including the top three: macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma. Let’s begin by understanding the retina’s role in… Read More