In a study published last week, it was concluded that size matters when it comes to your eyes and your smartphones or tablets. A larger phone or tablet font was connected with reduced eye discomfort! It goes without saying that the use of smart devices is at an all time high. Many of us can… Read More »
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As the seasons change from fall to winter and the air gets dryer, we thought it would be the perfect time to share some information with you about dry eyes. We are so excited to share this brand new experience from one of our patients with chronic dry eye syndrome. This patient: • Has had… Read More »
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September has been named “Healthy Aging Month” and like many other disease types, our risk of suffering from an eye disease increases with our age; but did you know that many adults aged 65 years and older neglect to go see an ophthalmologist? Did you know that one in every six Americans who are 65… Read More »
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In honor of August being Children’s Eye Health and Safety Awareness Month, the team at Slade & Baker Vision would love to provide our patients with some helpful information to our patients and their families to help protect their little ones’ precious vision We know August is coming to a close, but it’s never too… Read More »
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A recent article by CNN Health investigates whether protecting our noses and mouths is enough to protect us against coronavirus. According to the clinical spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Dr. Thomas Steinemann, “it’s certainly possible that a person could get Covid-19 through the eyes.” As the World Health Organization confirmed this summer, we… Read More »
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If you’re like us, you’re having a bit of a strange summer. Probably the strangest in your lifetime. Nonetheless, the sun could care less about the pandemic, and is out doing it’s thing even though we are limited in what we can do, so a good pair of sunglasses is a MUST regardless of whether… Read More »
Read MoreA recent article on CNN.com shared the story of a teenage boy who went blind after eating french fries, Pringles, and white bread for the majority of his life. Yes, this sounds crazy, but the boy’s case is real and we find that the information about nutrition contained in it is very important to share… Read More »
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We all heard it from our parents as kids “careful not to poke your eye out!” Whether it was playing with BB guns or slingshots, or whatever the toy was, we were raised to be careful with anything that could potentially fly near or into our eyes – for good reason. Let’s fast forward to… Read More »
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Have you noticed itchier eyes? Redder eyes? Could they be due to a longer allergy season? It’s been a warm 2019, and the results are an earlier flowering season than normal for spring allergies, and a high pollen count due to the hot summer. A hot, hot summer will mean a longer allergy season. If… Read More »
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The Link Between Poor Sleep and Glaucoma The American Academy of Ophthalmology reported that a study conducted in the US released that over 6,700 people over 40 years old revealed a possible connection between having glaucoma and having sleep problems. The optic nerve is responsible for sending signals from your eye to your brain, and… Read More »
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