Some refer to them as HARD lenses. Some call them gas perms. They used to be called PMMA. This is a family of lenses that are a harder plastic than the more commonly worn soft disposable lenses. They are hard. They are gas permeable, meaning that oxygen passes THROUGH the lens. They are no longer made […]
Transitions is the brand name for the lenses that automatically change from light to dark when you go outside. These lenses are wonderful…if you take the time to become an educated consumer. I prescribe these lenses for all children because practically speaking, they are NOT going to have two pairs of prescription eyewear, one clear and […]
We ask our contact lens patients every day, which cleaning regimen to use? We often hear, “Oh, I usually use the green bottle but when it’s not on sale I use the blue one.” This is our cue that this patient needs some education. First, even among the BRANDED varieties, the contact lens solutions are not […]
Really. Its true. I have now been practicing for 7 years and have been lucky enough to consider many of my patients part of an extended family. I hope they can see that when they come in. Maybe I am a little over the top sometime. I can’t think of many days that go by […]
I am a VISION SOURCE! member. Vision Source is a network of over 1900 premier private practice optometric offices around the country. Being a member of this group means a tremendous amount to me as it provides me with an amazing group of peers with whom to share practice ideas and to from whom I […]
During my day, I have the wonderful pleasure of getting to meet about 15 unique people every day, some days its more, some less, depending on the ratio of NEW to EXISTING patients. In addition, I really feel as if I get to know many of these individuals quite well. As I explore their visual […]
We have seen them at one time or another. They have a very scientific name, you know…those little floaty things in your vision. What are they? I must answer that question 5 times per day. I am happy to because really, they are usually nothing bad. They are parts of the vitreous membrane inside your […]
My two year old daughter is fascinated by the book “Everyone Poops” She insists on me reading this story to her EVERY time she is the bathroom for serious business. She giggles and points to the poop and says “Icky!” or “It’s Poo Poo!” I have just been waiting for the day she provides all […]
I am sitting in Lambert Airport in St.Louis after attending the American Optometric Association‘s Healthy Eyes, Healthy People Consultants Meeting. What a rush! It is so great to know that the industry and its corporate sponsors have come together to fund programs to serve underserved populations & increase awareness about vision and eye health issues. […]
I am finally recovering from last Monday, one week ago, when I hurt my back. Not sure WHAT I did, but I know I did it when I was shoveling the steps. I did not want my dog to have to walk in the snow. That’ll teach me to be nice. But, last week was […]