Seeing An Ophthalmologist Can Reveal Far More About Your Overall Health Than You Think

An eye exam with an ophthalmologist is about a lot more than just your eyes. Did you know that your eyes can give your eye doctor a look at your overall health? Here are a few things your ophthalmologist can tell you about your health just by looking into your eyes. Seeing the Signs in Your Eyes Eye problems, and eye diseases can stem from health issues you're not yet aware of. [Read More]

The Eyes Have It: Avoid Rubbing Your Eyes After Cataract Surgery

The technology used in cataract surgery has improved so much over the past several years that the actual surgery and recovery time do not take much time at all. If you're about to undergo cataract surgery, you will be able to resume your normal routine within a couple of days -- that is, unless you do something like rub your eyes. A crucial part of the recovery process is leaving your eyes alone and letting them -- rubbing your eyes can introduce infection and irritation. [Read More]