We are very happy when one of our own does something good and important. Many remember when Dr Gribble/Wong was with us a few years back, and you remember how sad we were to see her go. After The Eye Center, she moved to Atlanta and added a second fellowship (Retina) to her Ophthalmology and […]
Read MorePhotobiology is the study of light in biological systems. And what an amazing field it is! Over the years in my practice, I’ve noticed that some of my patients before cataract surgery appear older and more infirm than expected. They seemed frail, with slow thinking, and sometimes had pretty awful hygiene. We know that loss, […]
Read MoreGreetings everyone! This is Dr. Langston from The Eye Center and today I want to share with you an eye care provider’s perspective on sunglasses. A common question that we’re asked by patients is “What are things that I should do to keep my eyes healthy for the long run?” Almost all of us would […]
Read MoreWhile many patients feel that a vision screening may be enough, a study funded by the National Eye Institute found that even the most sophisticated vision screening tools, administered by the most highly trained vision screeners, will miss one-third of children with an eye or vision disorder. In patients that have no risk factors, we […]
Read MoreThe newest type of glaucoma surgery is called MIGS or Micro-Invasive Glaucoma Surgery. This type of surgery has been quickly evolving and gaining popularity for about the past 10 years. I like to think of this surgery as similar to what we call endoscopic surgery. An example would be that of having your appendix or […]
Read MoreWhat is a cataract? This is a question I answer almost every day, but this may be my first time to answer this question in written form. We are all born with a clear lens in each eye. This lens is part of the focusing mechanism of the eye. The eye gets about 1/3 of […]
Read MoreFor the past several months we’ve been posting information about different facets of eye care that is useful and informative to friends and followers of The Eye Center. Today, I’d like to provide some information about safety eyewear. In the work environment, employers are responsible for the safety of employees. This obviously includes eye safety. […]
Read MoreMyopia is the medical term for nearsightedness. Myopia control is a relatively new concept of slowing the increase of nearsightedness that many children and young adults experience. Nearsightedness occurs when the eyeball grows too long, which causes light to focus in front of the retina rather than directly on it. This results in blurred distance […]
Read MoreWhen The Eye Center began a Dry Eye Clinic and began performing Advanced Dry Eye exams in 2012, it was a bit of a surprise to much of our staff and patients because most people assume that dry eye is one of the conditions covered in a routine exam. Because a routine involves checking all […]
Read MoreYou have probably heard it before, whether from your friend or doctor, “Ugh, my nearsightedness got worse this year!” or “You need glasses because of your astigmatism.” But what do these terms actually mean? When you hear these terms from your doctor, they are referring to your refractive error, more simply, the amount to which […]
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