After making an investment in a good pair of glasses, it is important to protect that investment by caring for them properly. Most eyeglasses are not cheap especially designer frames and progressive lenses. Poor handling can lead to a myriad of problems. If you want your glasses to last longer and stay in a good […]

A wise man once said “don’t burn the bridges that you cross”. We recently celebrated Father’s Day at our clinic.  This included giving free eye tests to fathers who showed up on that day. We had lots of fun and we served them non-alcoholic wine and cupcakes. It was very well received and one father […]

Dear Doc: I was told that 20/20 means perfect vision yet my doctor says that I may need glasses. How can that be? What does 20/20 really mean? The term 20/20 relates to the resolving power of the eye. Now an eye resolving power is really, it is sharpness of sight and this can be […]

November is one of the busiest times of the year – everybody is getting their homes ready for the Christmas season. There’s much to do: put up Christmas lights, shop, enjoy the company of family and friends. However, as important as these things are to many, it is still important to take time out during […]

You may not believe it but studies have shown that wearing warm tinted glasses when you go to bed will actually help you fall asleep quicker. This season makes it harder for people to stay on their regular sleep schedule. After all, the sun rises later and its sets earlier.  When it is dark outside […]

“Out With The Old, In With The New” Applies To Makeup Too Of course, women need to pay great attention to the use of old cosmetics on their face, more specifically on their eyes. The mantra of the holiday season is “Out with the Old, In With the New”, and this mantra needs to be […]

Dear Dr. Onu I am 85 years old and I was diagnosed with cataracts several years ago. Recently the Doctor said that the vision in my right eye is 20/200 and in 20/80 my left eye. I suffer from diabetes and hypertension and he told me that my eyes are extremely dry. He said that […]

Diabetic eye disease otherwise known as Diabetic Retinopathy is a complication of Diabetes Mellitus. Risk factors for diabetic retinopathy include: Age Duration of the disease- The longer one has diabetes, the greater the chance of developing diabetic retinopathy Smoking increases the risk of diabetic eye disease. Alcohol can exacerbate the situation. Hypertension increases the risk […]

November is Diabetes Awareness Month and on November 14th every year, we celebrate World Diabetes Day.  This day was chosen to mark the birthday of Frederick Banting who, along with Charles Best, first conceived the idea which led to the discovery of Insulin in 1922. Diabetes Mellitus is one of the leading causes of irreversible […]

Lens implants (IOL’s) and new lifestyle choices. Multi-focal IOL’s.   Multi-focal lenses are designed to better mimic the eye’s natural ability to change focus.  They provide a better range of vision from distance to intermediate to near vision.  They are similar to the progressive lenses people wear in their glasses. Some multi-focal IOL’s are designed to […]