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) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Dr. David Geffen and his wife Sylvia are being honored at the 36th annual Seacrest Village Retirement Communities’ Women’s Auxillary Gala “Sapphire Jubilee” on February 1, 2014 at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla. Over the years Sylvia and Dr. Geffen have generously supported numerous organizations and projects that help promote Jewish traditions and culture. David […]
Many of us enjoy preparing and sharing wonderful holiday meals with our family and friends during this time of year. Research has shown that foods such as yellow and orange fruits, leafy greens, vegetables, as well as egg yolks and fatty cold-water fish are all good sources of antioxidant vitamins and minerals (A, C, and […]