Now that we have begun a new year, it is time to think about those resolutions we always make.  But, instead of the normal lose weight, exercise more, make more money resolutions, let’s focus on things you should be doing to improve your eye health: 1)      Protect your eyes from UV exposure!  UV rays are…

You have all been waiting and it is finally here – the emPower! Electronic Focusing Eyewear!  We are one of the first offices in the entire world to carry this revolutionary new eyewear.  With the emPower!, you control your glasses instead of your glasses controlling you.  With a simple touch of your finger or tilt of…

 This may be something that you don’t really think about – what is the waiting room like at my doctor’s office?  While we strive to keep our wait times as close to zero as possible, there will inevitably be times when someone will need to relax in our waiting area – usually as a patient…

November is Diabetes Awareness Month.   Diabetes affects over 25 million Americans, 7 million of which may not even realize it.  Last year I discussed the serious complication of diabetic retinopathy which can lead to blindness.  But did you know that people with diabetes are 40% more likely to develop glaucoma and 60% more likely to…

It is that time of year again – time for us to show our appreciation to you for being such wonderful patients!  Without you there would be no Vision Center at Seaside Farms. This year we will be celebrating on Wednesday, October 26th from 4-7 PM.  There will be hors d’oeuvres, wine, and other beverages…

Here is another common question we get quite a bit: When I am choosing my frames, they are all the same right? I mean, glasses are glasses?  The short answer is no.  Below is the long answer: 1)      Frames vary greatly in the material used.  Let’s look first at metal frames.  They can be made…

It is almost time for the NFL season to begin and we are very excited.  Because of this excitement, we are going to use this season to run our next contest – Survival Football.  Each week you pick one team to win their game.  If they win, then you get to play again next week. …

The number one contact lens solution on the market has just gotten an upgrade!  Introducing Opti-Free PureMoist multipurpose disinfecting solution.   PureMoist offers the same great disinfecting and cleaning action we love about Opti-Free RepleniSH but adds a new wetting agent called HydraGlyde Moisture Matrix.  HydraGlyde imbeds itself onto and within the surface of the contact…

Many of you probably noticed those big yellow machines back on the roadways again today.  That’s right, it is back to school for students here in the Lowcountry.  Your children are equipped with new pencils, new backpacks, new technology, and more to help them succeed this school year.  But have you made sure their vision…

Will eating carrots improve my vision? We have all heard that we need to eat carrots to have good vision, but is that really the case?  Not exactly.  While carrots are a great source of nutrition, they will not cure your bad eyesight.  Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, or provitamin A.  Provitamin A gets converted in…

Did you know that June is designated Cataract Awareness Month by Prevent Blindness America?  Do you even know what a cataract is?  A cataract is a cloudy or opaque area in the normally clear lens of the eye.  The lens is located directly behind the iris, or colored part of the eye, and is responsible…

One of the more common questions I receive is “What is a lazy eye?”  The term lazy eye encompasses several different ocular diagnoses.  The most common of these is strabismus.  Strabismus is defined as a misaligned eye in any direction – in, out, up, down.  It usually presents with one eye pointing either in (cross-eyed)…

Are you tired of the limitations of regular bifocal and progressive lenses?  Are you ready for the world’s first electronic focusing eyewear?  Introducing the emPower! Electronic Eyewear from PixelOptics.    Bifocals were invented in the 1700s and progressive addition lenses (no-line “bifocals”) more than 50 years ago.  Isn’t it about time your lenses caught up…

I get asked this question quite often: What’s the difference between an optometrist and ophthalmologist?  The simple answer: both are eye doctors who diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye, with only ophthalmologists being able to perform surgeries. But let’s look at it a little more in depth. An optometrist gets their undergraduate…

Friday April 22nd, marks the 42nd year for Earth Day celebrations.  To commemorate, we wanted to let you know what we are doing at our eye care office to be green and earth friendly! –          We are proud participants in the inaugural Charleston Green Business Challenge.  The Challenge is open to local businesses, large and…

Do you suffer from seasonal allergies?  If so, you are one of the estimated 50 million Americans suffering from allergies.  Do your allergies cause your eyes to be red, watery, itchy or irritated?  If so, this is called allergic conjunctivitis.  Allergic conjunctivitis can be very uncomfortable, irritating, frustrating and can even interfere with job performance…