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Rohto Recalls

If you use over the counter eye drops for redness, dryness, or tired eyes, it is important to check your medicine cabinet. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a nationwide recall affecting nearly 12 million bottles of certain Rohto Cooling Eye Drop products...


FDA Recalls Nearly 12 Million Cartons of Rohto Eye Drops

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a nationwide recall involving nearly 12 million cartons of Rohto Cooling Eye Drops due to concerns about the sterility of the products.


Can Healthy Gums Help Protect Your Vision? New Research Suggests a Strong Connection

When most people think about protecting their eyesight, they think about wearing sunglasses, eating healthy foods, or scheduling regular eye exams. But new research suggests another important factor may play a role in keeping your eyes healthy: your oral health.


Could a Blink Reminder App Help Your Dry Eyes? New Technology May Reduce Digital Eye Strain

If your eyes feel dry, tired, or irritated after spending hours on a computer, you're not alone. Digital eye strain has become one of the most common reasons patients visit our office...


Less Walking and More Screen Time May Impact More Than Weight: What Parents Should Know

Parents today face a challenge that previous generations never experienced: helping children balance physical activity with an increasing amount of screen time. While phones, tablets, computers, and video games have become part of everyday life, new research suggests that these habits may have important effects on children’s health.


How Stellest Lenses Help Slow Myopia Progression in Children

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common vision condition that often begins in childhood. A child with myopia can usually see nearby objects clearly, but things in the distance may look blurry. This can affect school, sports, screen use, and everyday activities.


GLP-1 Medications and Vision Loss: What Patients Should Know

GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and similar drugs have become increasingly popular for treating type 2 diabetes and weight loss. While these medications can provide significant health benefits, recent studies have raised concerns about a possible connection between GLP-1 drugs and certain vision-related complications.


Pickleball and Eye Injuries: What Patients Need to Know

Pickleball has quickly become one of the fastest growing sports in the United States. It is fun, social, and easy to learn, which makes it appealing to players of all ages. As more people take up the sport, eye care providers are seeing a concerning trend. Eye injuries related to pickleball are becoming more common.


What You Need to Know About the Recent Eye Drop Recall

A recent nationwide recall of over 3 million bottles of eye drops has raised concerns for patients and eye care providers alike. If you use over-the-counter artificial tears or redness-relief drops, here’s what you need to know and what to do next.


What Your Heart Health Can Tell Us About Your Eye Health

When most people think about eye exams, they think about vision—seeing clearly, updating glasses, or checking for eye disease. But what if your heart health could help predict your risk of future eye problems?


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