Dear Patients, Because our primary concern is always the health and safety of our patients and team members, and in light of recent coronavirus concerns, we wanted to let you know that we are increasing our already high standards to make our office as safe as we can. We are closely following the latest guidance from the CDC and public health agencies. All team members have been trained to uphold and...
With regards to your child’s health and their ability to thrive in school and beyond, the quality of their vision can be one of the most important aspects. Many children experience early childhood and even into their school years with undiscovered Eye Conditions that may negatively influence them. The issue with vision problems in kids is that the initial symptoms may not generally be clear to the child or their...
Have you, at any point, wondered, “how to know when you need eyeglasses,” “when do you need glasses,” or even “do I need glasses”? In all honesty, these are normal and good questions to ask yourself. Even if you have never experienced vision problems previously or never thought you required glasses, it doesn't mean glasses will never be in your future. Numerous individuals begin to require glasses as they age...
Dry eye, also called dry eye syndrome, is a typical condition that can affect your quality of life. It can make it a little harder to be more productive at work and reduce your time with family and friends. Adopting lifestyle changes or looking for basic home remedies for dry eyes is an excellent initial move towards treating this disease. However, if your condition continues, worsens, or if there is...
Attention Sears Optical Patients, Thank you for trusting your eyes to “Eyes on Brickell” located inside Sears Coral Gables. We write with some unfortunate news we wanted to share with you. Sears Optical a subsidiary of Luxottica Group LLC has announced they are permanently closing all 82 Sears Optical locations across the country as of 2/1/2020. As your Doctor, I have had the pleasure of providing you with independent Eye...
Sagging skin is one of the noticeable signs of aging. As we age, our skin starts to become thin, dry, and dull as it stretches over time, and the muscles that support it become weak. The sagging skin can be noticed all around your face and eyes, which nobody likes to have, especially those who care a lot about their skin. In fact, sagging skin might make you feel less...
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) has evolved over the past decade as one of the most important ancillary tests in ophthalmic practice. It has revolutionized the clinical practice of ophthalmology. This non-invasive imaging technique provides high-resolution, cross-sectional images of the retina, retinal nerve fiber layer and the optic nerve head which helps the doctor to see the layers of the retina and optic nerve in the eye that previously could only...
If you have been wearing Contact Lenses, you have likely experienced some level of irritation at some point. The level of discomfort can be from mild eye irritation from contacts, to potentially sight-threatening infections. If your eyes are frequently red, sore or swollen after wearing contact lenses, you probably suffer from contact lens irritation. Contact Lens Irritation can also cause dry eyes, blurred vision and a consistent feeling that...
We read about the causes and symptoms of dry eyes syndrome in our previous blog. As there are a number of people suffering from dry eyes syndrome, we thought to discuss about the various treatments available for it. There are successful treatments of dry eyes syndrome that requires the patient to follow the doctor’s recommendations […]
Dry eyes syndrome is a chronic and typically progressive condition. It happens when tears evaporate too quickly, or if the eyes produce too few tears. It can affect one or both eyes and can lead to inflammation if not consulted a dry eye specialist soon. Depending upon its cause and severity, it may or may […]
