Early Detection and Treatment Leads to Healthy Eyesight

It's contact lens health week and we are promoting healthy habits!  You only have one pair of eyes so it is so important to take care of them.  Did you know that you put yourself at risk of an eye infection or worse everyday if you do not properly take care of your contact lenses?  Not many patients are aware of the risks involved so we are going to review the simple steps you can follow to protect those precious eyes. 1.   ALWAYS , I REPEAT, ALWAYS WASH YOUR HANDS before you touch your eyes or your contacts. Do not use hand sanitizer , use soap and water.  Contact lenses will pick up anything left behind on your fingertips including lotions, dirt and grime, bacteria, etc. So make sure your hands are always clean.  It is best to use a lint free towel to dry your hands. 2.  We recommend that you limit your wear time as much as possible.  Dr. Friedberg suggests wearing your glasses and taking a break from your contact lenses after work or school.  Limiting wear time will inc

A ugust is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, The American Academy of Ophthalmology and Dr. Prieto recommend screening infants for common eye problems at their regular pediatric appointments, as well as vision screenings for all children starting at approximately three years of age.  Some vision problems can be corrected and the effects reversed if detected and treated early.  If visual symptoms or other risk factors are found during a vision screening, the child should then be referred to a Pediatric Ophthalmologist for a comprehensive eye exam. Did you know that one-quarter of school-aged children have vision problems?  Eye conditions that may affect children include:  Amblyopia Strabismus Ptosis Refractive Errors  Congenital (or inherited) eye disorders Amblyopia can be prevented or reversed if it is detected early.  The treatment of amblyopia first requires attention to the underlying cause.  Glasses or contact lenses are prescribed to correct asymmetric refractiv