28 February 2012
Living with chronic illnesses

Living with chronic illnesses


Dear Readers,My mother-in-law passed away in late July of last year at the ripe age of 90, God rest her soul. More than 50 years before this, she was ...
21 February 2012
Protection from glare

Protection from glare


Dear Doctor, Thank you for your article last week on advances in progressive lenses. It was very enlightening for me. My question has to do with pr...
14 February 2012
Super focus

Super focus


If you have been watching television of recently, you may have seen an ad for some glasses called “Super Focus.” You may ask then, what is t...
07 February 2012
Are e-Readers and Kindles good for our eyes?

Are e-Readers and Kindles good for our eyes?


I love reading! My library of books was bursting at the seams until I got my first Kindle e-reader some time ago. I believe the Kindle is one of the g...
31 January 2012
Protecting and caring for your eye glasses

Protecting and caring for your eye glasses


After making an investment in a good pair of glasses, it is important to protect that investment by caring for them properly. Most eyeglasses are not ...
24 January 2012
10 signs that you need an eye exam

10 signs that you need an eye exam


Your eyes are the windows to the world. This saying is not just a cliché. Most people underestimate the importance of having good eyesight. Whether...
17 January 2012
Check early, see clearly

Check early, see clearly


As we begin a new year, I am sure you have set new goals for 2012. Remember to set some goals for your eye health.Did you know that every 5 seconds so...
10 January 2012
Transitions lenses and the brand

Transitions lenses and the brand


Do you remember the days when the Kleenex was called a Kleenex, a Hoover was a Hoover, Baygon was Baygon and Clorox was Clorox?Nowadays, when we need ...
20 December 2011
Lumps and bumps around the eyes

Lumps and bumps around the eyes


Dear Readers,I have been receiving a lot of mail concerning lumps and bumps around the eyes. Some are harmless, while others could lead to new problem...
13 December 2011
10 commandments for good eyesight

10 commandments for good eyesight


Dear Readers,Looking after one’s eye health is relatively easy. In my many years of practice, I have found that, apart from sudden accidents or p...