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The Link Between Sleep Apnea and Glaucom...
The BackgroundOver the last several years, research has indicated a strong correlation between the presence of Obstructi...
Vision Correction for Sports Participati...
There are many options available to adults and children for corrective lenses (glasses and contacts) when engaged in phy...
Hydroxychloroquine and Your Eyes
Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) was originally used to treat malaria and is now commonly used to treat rheumatological an...
Having Vision Issues After a Concussion...
The Centers for Disease Control estimates that around 2.8 million people in the United States suffer from a traumatic br...
Cataract Surgery and Anesthesia
The majority of cataract surgeries performed in the U.S. are done with a local anesthetic and IV sedation.The local anes...

Shingles is the term we use to describe a condition that is caused by a re-activation of the Herpes Varicella-Zoster virus. The origin of this infection usually goes way back to childhood with a disease we know as “chickenpox.”

When you have a...

Lyme disease is an infection that is caused by a spirochete (a type of microorganism) called Borrelia burgdorferi. It is transmitted to humans by the bite of a deer tick.

The disease has a strong geographical incidence, being highly...