I use to think that I needed to know all the answers and every solution possible that was asked of me, especially when I graduated as a new doctor. This not only stretched to include my clinical experiences with patients but also, I felt the pressure when I bought my practice and started to manage […]
I wish I had an endless supply of constant motivation but the truth is that it waxes and wanes. I often find myself in different seasons of motivation; sometimes so full to the brim and other times, so meagerly scraping by. But one thing remains constant is that when I put forth a little effort […]
If you don’t need contacts or glasses, chances are you may be wondering why you need an eye exam every year. Seeing a clear 20/20 is just part of a comprehensive eye exam; the battery of screening tests check for a variety of conditions, while the eye health exam offers an extensive look inside and […]
Just because this school year looks different doesn’t mean our back-to-school routines have to change drastically. In fact, as a parent, I’m adamant about keeping up with our back-to-routines, so my kids can still feel school is special and create something to look forward to. Part of that back-to-school routine involves an eye exam. And […]
I grew up in the day of Bugs Bunny cartoons with images of Bugs Bunny crunching down on a carrot saying, “what’s up doc?”. It’s a familiar memory that brings me a little nostalgia from my childhood. My mom would tell me, “carrots are good for your eyes”. But I always wondered why my […]
We have a lot of different screening tests that a patient goes through before they even see me for their comprehensive eye exam. These tests screen for a variety of eye conditions, like glaucoma, macular degeneration, cataracts, and even cancers. I often try to give a brief explanation to the patient sitting in front of […]
Your thoughts can make a sturdy home in your mind. Whether you realize it or not, you’re thoughts take up a lot of space within your mind. And when those thoughts hinge around worry, despair, anger or apathy, you slowly start to alter the lens you look thru to navigate life. When you allow your […]
I get asked a lot of questions from patients concerning lash extensions. Often, I find myself circling back to the same topic time and time again in regards to lash extensions: cleaning and aftercare. Just as it is highly recommended to remove eye makeup and clean your face, so is the same with eyelash extensions. […]
If you live in an area where summer is quickly approaching with warmer days and bright sunny skies, chances are the decision to spend more time outside is an easy one. Sunnier skies coupled with COVID shelter in place, has most of us flocking to outdoor activities to break up the time indoors and encourage […]
If you like many people who now find themselves working from home since the COVID crisis, you’ve most likely upped your screen-time, connecting online instead of in the office. Even outside of work-related screen time, we have been staying connected socially with friends and family online. Coupling that with leisure time of Netflix binging, or […]
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