Early Detection and Treatment Leads to Healthy Eyesight

To our patients at Friedberg Eye Associates &  Woodbury Eyewear It's an exciting time for Woodbury Eyewear as we continue to grow and strive to remain motivated and responsive to our customers. We are very pleased to announce that John Pinizotto has joined Woodbury Eyewear as a licensed optician in September 2015. John has more than 30 years of experience. You may recognize John from Ralph Bullock Opticians in Woodbury Heights, NJ. John attended Camden County College in 1984 and won the Norman Snedeker Award for Outstanding Scholastic Achievement.  Please stop in to say hi, we're glad to have him on board! Sincerely, Friedberg Eye Associates & Woodbury Eyewear

September is healthy aging month.  There are many things you can do to help you age gracefully and healthy.  Taking measures to protect your eyesight is one of them.  Preventative eye care can help ensure that everyone has good vision throughout life.  Eye conditions and diseases can strike at any time in life, destroying healthy vision. In the United States, one in six Americans over age 65 has a visual impairment that cannot be corrected with glasses or contact lenses. This is often caused by common eye conditions and diseases. Among older Americans, visual impairment is one of the most significant contributors to loss of independence; it is also associated with a higher prevalence of chronic health conditions, falls, injuries, depression and social isolation. Here are some steps you can take to keep healthy vision as you age. Have a comprehensive dilated eye exam. A dilated eye exam is the only way to detect diseases in their early stages.  During a co...

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 ...

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 prescrib...

I f you suffer from dry eye, we will offer you treatment options.  Many treatments for dry eyes are available without a prescription.   We are an Accredited Dry Eye Center so we will use the TearLab® Osmolarity Test to evaluate the effect of your treatment and if necessary make changes to ensure the best outcomes for you. Treatments for dry eyes may include: Artificial Tears There are many artificial tears available over the counter. If your eyes dry out while you sleep, you can use a thicker lubricant, such as an ointment, at night.  We will recommend specific drops you may use. Plugs (temporary and permanent punctual occlusion) Sometimes it is necessary to close the ducts that drain tears out of the eye. Temporary or permanent plugs can be inserted to hold tears around the eyes longer. Many patients find that plugs improve comfort and reduce the need for artificial tears. Restasis® For the treatment of chronic dry eye, Restasis is currently the only...

We are officially an Accredited Dry Eye Center of Excellence!   Are you one of the millions that suffer from Dry Eye Disease?   Dry eye disease cases go undiagnosed because sufferers misunderstand the symptoms. See the list below, if you have two or more symptoms you may have dry eye disease. Dry Eye Checklist Redness Burning Itching Fluctuation of vision Feeling of sand or grit in eye Contact lens discomfort Light sensitivity Watery eyes Tired eyes It is essential for your tears to get analyzed if you have these symptoms.  We have breakthrough technology from TearLab, patients can be tested in our office and get results immediately.   How is the test administered? Our technicians will take a sample of tears from each eye and use TearLab to measure osmolarity.  Osmolarity is the accepted standard for diagnosing Dry Eye Disease.  The sample required is very small thanks to TearLab's advanced technology....

What Is Dry Eye? Some people do not produce enough tears to keep the eye comfortable.  This is known as dry eye. Tears are produced by two different methods.  One method produces tears at a slow, steady rate and is responsible for normal eye lubrication.  The other method produces large quantities of tears in response to eye irritation or emotions.  Tears that lubricate are constantly produced by a healthy eye.  Excessive tears occur when the eye is irritated by a foreign body or when a person cries. Tear production normally decreases as we age.  Although dry eye can occur in both men and women at any age, women are most often affected.  This is especially true after menopause. Dry eye can also be associated with arthritis and accompanied by a dry mouth.  People with dry eyes, dry mouth and arthritis are said to have Sjogren's syndrome. Symptoms of Dry Eye Include: Stinging or burning eyes Scratchiness Stringy mucus in or around the e...