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Having your eyes checked regularly is an important part of your annual healthcare routine. Many sight-stealing diseases and conditions are slow to progress and may not even show symptoms until your vision is affected. 

Yearly eye exams become increasingly important after the age of 65, when conditions such as cataracts, macular degeneration and glaucoma become more common. This National Eye Exam Month, regardless of your age, make an appointment with the eye experts at Eye Medical Clinic to help protect your vision now and into the future.

The Early Years: Vision Is Important to Learning

If your student has not had an eye exam this year, we recommend scheduling one to make sure they enter the school year with their best possible vision. This will give them the best chance of having a successful school year. Since most of the instruction that takes place in a classroom (either in-person or virtually) is visual in nature, clear vision is more important than ever before.

The eye care experts at Eye Medical Clinic recommend that children should have their first pediatric eye exam at 6 months of age, another exam at age three and again at the start of school, with annual exams after that. Children with risk factors (such as premature birth, developmental delays and a family history of eye disease) should see an eye doctor more frequently.

Pediatric Myopia on the Rise

Myopia in young people has become more common than ever before. Why? Most experts agree. Increased screen time and technology such as smartphones, iPads, TVs and video games is at least partially to blame. Myopia can affect your child’s ability to see well enough to do school work. At Eye Medical Clinic, we work with many young people to make sure they are seeing well and protecting their vision for the future.

Adult Eye Care 

For adults to enjoy a lifetime of healthy vision, we recommend annual comprehensive eye exams. And adults with certain risk factors should have eye exams more frequently. Vision-related risk factors include:

• A family history of eye disease (glaucoma, macular degeneration)
• Diabetes or high blood pressure
• Taking prescriptions that may have eye-related side effects
• A visually demanding occupation or one that may pose hazards to the eyes
• Previous eye injuries or eye surgery

If you aren’t sure how often you, your children or your parents should have a comprehensive eye exam, the experienced doctors at Eye Medical Clinic are here to help.

Enjoy Your Golden Years with the Vision You Deserve

Millions of Americans are living with cataracts, and millions more will develop them by the time they have 65 candles on their birthday cake. Cataracts are an inevitable part of aging.

But don’t let that fact worry you. At Eye Medical Clinic, we like to say cataract surgery is an opportunity. An opportunity to achieve restored vision, and regain confidence and independence as a result.

Beyond restored vision, the selection of a premium lens in conjunction with cataract surgery offers you the opportunity for improved vision and reduced dependency on glasses, contacts and even reading glasses!

We are excited to offer the latest FDA-approved laser cataract technology for your cataract surgery procedure. We believe this technology adds to the safety, accuracy and precision of the procedure.

A Lens to Match Your Lifestyle

At Eye Medical Clinic, we offer a variety of Advanced Technology Lenses that can correct your cataracts AND get you out of your glasses or bifocals.

Although standard cataract surgery has been proven over many decades to be very successful at removing the cataract and replacing the eye’s natural lens with a clear lens, many people find they still need glasses, bifocals or multifocals in order to achieve their best vision. Compared to standard intraocular lenses (IOLs), Advanced Technology Lenses greatly reduce or even eliminate the need for glasses after your cataract surgery procedure.

Multifocal Lenses are designed to improve distance and near focus while Toric lenses are designed to correct astigmatism. Speak to an Eye Medical Center cataract counselor to learn more about the incredible advances in Advanced Technology Lenses.

See Every Moment

We invite you to experience the VIP treatment every patient can expect at Eye Medical Clinic. Our team of experienced doctors John Sullivan, MD; Jeanie Paik, MD; Tamer Hadi, MD; and Christina Nguyen Deane, OD, as well as a highly trained staff, is dedicated to helping you enjoy your life to the fullest…with the clear vision you deserve.

July is UV Safety Awareness Month, and Eye Medical Clinic wants to remind you that your skin is not the only thing that needs protection from the sun’s harmful UV rays. Don’t forget about your eyes! They need UV protection year-round, no matter where you live.

UV Safety Explained

UV light ages all structures of the eye. There are two types of UV rays: UV-A and UV-B. Over time, the effects of UV rays may contribute to a number of eye problems. UV-A rays may affect central vision. They can damage the macula, a part of the retina at the back of the eye. The front part of the eye (the cornea and the lens) absorbs most UV-B rays, but these rays may cause even more damage to the eyes than UV-A rays.

Sun Safety Is So Much More than Sunscreen

Eye issues like corneal damage, cataracts and macular degeneration are all possible chronic effects from UV exposure and can ultimately lead to decreased vision. Additionally, UV light is associated with skin cancers including squamous cell carcinomas, basal cell carcinomas, and cutaneous melanoma. Squamous cell carcinoma can occur not just on the skin, but on the conjunctiva and invade the cornea and inside of the eye, in some cases necessitating removal of the entire eye.

Eye Medical Clinic Is Your Source for Sunglasses

According to a national Sun Safety Survey conducted by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, only about 50 percent of the people who wear sunglasses say they check the UV rating before buying. It’s not hard to protect yourself if you know the steps to take. In order to be eye smart in the sun, the American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends:

• Wear sunglasses labeled “100% UV protection” 
• Choose sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays.
• Wear a hat along with your sunglasses.
• Know that clouds don’t block UV light: The sun’s rays can pass through haze and clouds.
• Be extra careful in UV-intense conditions: Sunlight is strongest midday to early afternoon, at higher altitudes, and when reflected off of water.

Picking a proper frame is key when picking a pair of sunglasses. You need to make sure the sunglasses protect against UVA and UVB rays, but you also want to ensure that the frame is big enough to give you adequate sun protection. Sunglasses that wrap around the eyes offer even better sun protection and polarized sunglasses help reduce reflection off of cars, the street, water and other reflective surfaces. 

Our experienced optical team can help you find the perfect pair. We can help you narrow down your choices so you can find the look, fit and functionality you want – so that you are not only seeing your best, but looking your best, too! And, protecting your precious eyes.

See Every Moment and Protect Your Eyes this Summer

From routine eye exams to complicated cataract surgeries, Eye Medical Clinic can expertly care for every member of your family, in every season! We invite you to experience the VIP treatment every patient can expect to receive at Eye Medical Clinic. 

Our team of dedicated doctors John Sullivan, MD; Jeanie Paik, MD; Tamer Hadi, MD; and Christina Nguyen Deane, OD, as well as a highly trained staff, is dedicated to helping you enjoy your life to the fullest…with the clear vision you deserve. We would be honored to serve you. Schedule an appointment today.

At Eye Medical Clinic, we want our patients to enjoy their best possible vision at every stage of life. June is Cataract Awareness Month, so we’re taking this opportunity to educate our senior patient family about the risk factors and symptoms of cataracts. We will cover how you know you have cataracts, when you should see your doctor and when is the best time to have cataract surgery. 

What is a Cataract?

Starting with the basics, a cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens that most often happens slowly as you age. This cloudiness is progressive and it blocks and distorts light passing through the eye, making your vision cloudy and blurry. Over time, the cataract will grow larger and cloud more of the lens. Your vision will continue to diminish until you have the cataracts removed.

How Common Are Cataracts?

Cataracts are a leading cause of blindness among older Americans. The most recent statistics provided by Prevent Blindness America show that cataracts affect more than 25 million people in the U.S. aged 40 and older. And more than half of all Americans will have cataracts by the time they are 80 years old. 

What are the Symptoms of Cataracts?

Symptoms can vary from person to person depending on the degree of cataract progression, and not every person will experience every symptom, but there are a few common symptoms and they include:

• Glare or halos from headlights, lamps or sunlight
• Poor night vision, especially when driving
• Cloudy or blurry vision
• Colors appear dull or yellowish
• Frequent prescription changes in eyeglasses or contacts
• Difficulty reading in low light
• Sensitivity to light and glare

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, please schedule a cataract evaluation with one of our experienced eye doctors, because they could be signs of cataract development. It’s important to be evaluated by a trained eye doctor because many of these same symptoms could also be signs of other eye problems.

When Should I Have Cataract Surgery?

Are you struggling to drive confidently? Are you worried about falling because you can’t see as well as you used to? When cataracts begin to affect your everyday life in a negative way, that’s when it is time to see your doctor about having your cataracts removed.

If you are no longer able to enjoy the things you love, like playing golf or pickleball, reading, traveling or crafting, we would love to perform a cataract evaluation for you. Additionally, yearly eye exams allow us to follow and monitor the cataracts. And they are helpful in determining when to start talking about cataract surgery. Take our helpful cataract self-evaluation to help determine if it’s time to see us about your cataracts.

If our experienced clinical team determines that you or your loved one is dealing with cataracts, you have nothing to fear. From diagnosis to surgery to post-op care, we will work with you every step of your journey. 

Upgrade Your Vision with an Advanced Technology Lens

Major advances in the field of ophthalmology allow people just like you to continue to live life the way they want to live it after cataract surgery. Although standard cataract surgery has been proven very successful at removing the cataract and replacing the eye’s natural lens with a clear lens, many people find they still need glasses, bifocals or multifocals in order to achieve their best vision. Compared to standard intraocular lenses (IOLs), Advanced Technology Lenses greatly reduce or even eliminate the need for glasses after your cataract surgery procedure.

Your comprehensive cataract evaluation will tell us everything we need to know about your unique ocular situation and which lenses you may be a good candidate for.

See Every Moment

We invite you to experience the VIP treatment every patient can expect to receive at Eye Medical Clinic. Our team of experienced doctors John Sullivan, MD; Jeanie Paik, MD; Tamer Hadi, MD; and Christina Nguyen