3 Tips For Protecting Your Eyes During The Winter
We typically worry about staying warm during the winter months, and think less about protecting our eyes. However, the winter months can be as hard on our eyes as the summer months.
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GWSVI Welcomes Oculoplastics Surgeon, Dawn De Castro M.D.
Have you secretly wondered about some of the specialized treatments for aging wrinkles or sagging eyelids? Now we can help you retain your youthful appearance with cosmetic procedures at Gordon-Weiss-Schanzlin Vision Institute. We are pleased to welcome Dr. Dawn De Castro, Harvard trained Fellow in Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery, She specializes in surgical correction of […]
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Contact Lens Wear: Healthy Habits = Healthy Eyes
With over 30 million people who wear contact lenses in the United States, it is a safe and effective alternative to wearing glasses. However, there are risks associated with wearing contacts, due to failure to wear, clean and store them as directed. Germs and infections can be introduced. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) […]
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New Genetic Testing for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
AMD is the most common cause of visual impairment and the leading cause of blindness in the elderly population in the developed world. It is estimated that AMD currently affects approximately 15 million people in the United States and is a leading cause of vision loss in Americans aged 60 and over. Advanced AMD […]
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Good Vision Vital to Learning
According to Shirley Dang in her article on Six Smart Things College Students Should Do for Their Eyes, in EyeSmart, a Journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, good vision is vital to learning in college. However, life on campus makes students susceptible to a host of vision and eye problems, such as injury, infection […]
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David Geffen, OD talks about Tony Gwynn’s Vision
San Diego suffered a great loss this week when Tony Gwynn passed away. His exemplary play on the field for the Padres, coaching for SDSU and representation of all that is good in San Diego, will be missed. In Diane Bell’s Union Tribune Column today, she further explored what may have aided Tony’s success in […]
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Cataract Awareness Month
June is Cataract Awareness Month. What is a cataract? A cataract is a clouding of the normally clear lens in your eye. Though painless, cataracts restrict the amount of light entering your eye and may cause hazy vision, unusual glare, poor night vision or a reduction in color perception. Once this happens, schedule an evaluation […]
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Healthy Eyes and Body
Comprehensive eye exams are more than a test to determine your eyeglass or contact lens prescription. Dr. Geffen also examines your eyes for common eye diseases, such as glaucoma and retinal disease, as well as evaluate signs for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and other general health conditions. Click here to see the attached […]
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Fast Relief for Dry Eyes – MOIST HEAT COMPRESSES
For patients suffering from dry irritating eyes due to Chronic Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, there is a treatment that provides immediate relief. The Bruder Microwave Activated Compresses deliver soothing moist heat treatment as often as needed. The reusable compresses feature MediBeads technology; they naturally and continuously absorb water molecules from the […]
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What do you see through your sunglasses?
Why is it, when people first try on a pair of sunglasses, they look into the mirror, rather than out at the world? Think about it. The actual notion of sight has become almost secondary to how you look in a pair of glasses. We think the focus should be on what can be seen, […]