Eye Health and Sun Exposure: Staying Safe in the Summer Sun
Summer is the season for outdoor activities and soaking up the sun. While many people remember to protect their skin with sunscreen, it is also…
Category: Eye Health
Are Floaters and Flashes Serious?
Are you seeing small specks, dots, lines or cobwebs in your field of vision? Or maybe you are seeing flashing lights or streaks of lightning?…
Facts About Macular Degeneration That May Surprise You
Age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, is a breakdown of the macula that causes central vision to blur. While AMD does not lead to complete blindness,…
Why You Should Know Your Family’s Eye Health History
Family traditions are a beautiful thing. Perhaps your own family has special recipes for certain holidays or particular vacation spots you return to over and…
Tips and Tricks for Applying Eye Drops
People need eye drops for many reasons for example, to treat an eye infection, manage diseases like glaucoma or relieve the discomfort of dry eye.…
Protecting Your Family’s Eyes from Sports-Related Injuries
Over 25,000 people need treatment for sports-related eye injuries every year. The team at Bochner Eye Institute doesn’t want you to spend a moment sitting…
Eye Symptoms that Should Never Be Ignored
Catching and treating eye problems in their early stages limits your chances of losing vision. However, it can be difficult to tell whether a symptom…
Can the Blue Light from Your Cell Phone Hurt Your Eyes?
Many people spend the overwhelming majority of their days staring at a screen whether it belongs to a smartphone, tablet, computer or television. You might…