Coronaviruses are a group of common viruses out of which some affect only animals such as bats, cats, camels and cattle, while others also affect people. Covid–19 can trigger ailments as minor as the common cold, or more consequential such as bronchitis, pneumonia and kidney failure. The most severe cases...
Diabetes is a metabolic disease that influences how your body uses glucose, or sugar. Around 26 million Americans are diabetics, and approximately one in each three adults beyond 60 years old has the disease. One of the side effects of diabetes is that it can weaken blood vessels in the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
