September Newsletter
In This Issue: September 2022 Are Fonts Shrinking As you Grow Older? September is Self-Improvement Month Back to School; Back to Blue Light Eye Care Tip of the Month: Be Healthy Are Fonts Shrinking as You Grow Older? It may seem like restaurant menus, clothing labels, text messages and other printed words get smaller after […]
July Newsletter
In This Issue: July 2022 Are Sunglasses Really That Important? Signs of Heart Disease Can Appear in Your Eyes Eye Care Tip of the Month: Research Your Family Eye History Are Sunglasses Really That Important? They can look cool on adults and adorable on kids, but are sunglasses really that important? The answer is a […]
May Newsletter
It’s Healthy Vision Month: 7 Tips for You Many changes in eyesight happen gradually. In fact, you may not realize that you’re compensating for vision problems in one or both eyes. Unfortunately, there are also eye diseases that have no symptoms in the early stages. If you are not having comprehensive eye exams on a […]
March Newsletter
In This Issue: March 2022 Spring Break: Soak Up the Sun, Not Germs! Set Your Timer to Promote Eye Health March is National Peanut Month Spring Break: Soak Up the Sun, Not Germs! We know…the last thing you want to think about during spring break is eye care! However, whether you are heading to the […]
February Newsletter
In This Issue: February 2022 Dark Chocolate & Eyesight Symptoms of Age-Related Macular Degeneration Meet the Doctors Dark Chocolate & Eyesight A study published in 2018 touted that eating dark chocolate (as opposed to milk chocolate) could improve certain aspects of your vision within 2 hours of consumption. Unfortunately, a year later researchers reported that […]
Save Lives and Protect Your Eyes on World Hand Hygiene Day
May 5 is World Hand Hygiene Day, which during the widespread COVID-19 pandemic is more important than ever. Clean care, including proper hand hygiene practices, plays a central role in preventing the spread of viruses and helping to protect your eyes. The Clean Hands Count campaign encourages patients to have an open and honest discussion […]
Can You Wear Contact Lenses with Dry Eye Syndrome?
Dry eyes prevent people from comfortably performing everyday activities. They may even affect your vision. This is why patients with dry eye syndrome are concerned about anything that may exacerbate their symptoms. The good news is that while you can still wear contact lenses with dry eyes, it is important to visit an experienced eye […]
Not Approved for LASIK? Consider PRK
People who want to achieve clear vision without glasses or contact lenses might wonder whether they are candidates for LASIK surgery. However, this form of laser vision correction is not always an option. The great news is that photorefractive keratectomy, or PRK, can address refractive errors, like nearsightedness and farsightedness, in Las Vegas, Boulder City, Pahrump, […]
Will Cataract Surgery Reduce My Need for Glasses?
Cataracts occur when the natural lens becomes cloudy and dense. When light cannot enter the retina properly, people experience loss of vision and even blindness. It is best to have cataracts removed since they cannot go away by themselves. If you have been diagnosed with this condition at Nevada Eye Physicians, you may want to know […]
How Are Eye Floaters and Flashes Treated?
Floaters are among the most common experiences people face. These transparent and spotted specks occasionally float across your field of vision. Flashes, on the other hand, are temporary streaks of light. While these symptoms are harmless on their own, patients should pay attention and contact an eye doctor if they become an issue. So, what […]
