28th July, 2010 - Posted by Dr. S. Barry Eiden - No Comments
Vision and learning are closely related and 25% of school age children may have vision problems that can negatively impact the learning process. Read More
28th July, 2010 - Posted by Dr. S. Barry Eiden - No Comments
Glenn Beck recently announced that he was diagnosed with hereditary macular dystrophy and may become legally blind within a short period of time. What is the difference between macular dystrophy and macular degeneration? Read More
6th July, 2010 - Posted by Dr. S. Barry Eiden - No Comments
Popularity Of 3-D Format May Lead To The Discovery Of More Vision Problems, Experts Say. The Washington Post (7/6, Saslow) reports that a statement released from a UK medical organization suggests that “about 2 to 3 percent of people have eye conditions such as” convergence insufficiency “that make the eye-popping effects of 3-D fall entirely » Read More
4th July, 2010 - Posted by Dr. S. Barry Eiden - No Comments
Circle Contact Lenses are non-FDA approved cosmetic lenses that are being promoted and sold without a valid prescription and without doctor fitting over the internet and on Youtube.com. Dr. S. Barry Eiden of North Suburban Vision Consultants, Ltd. of Deerfield and Park Ridge Illinois and chair of the contact lens and cornea section of the American Optometric Association was quoted in an article printed in the New York Times on Sunday July 4th concerning the dangers of these lenses. Read More
26th June, 2010 - Posted by Dr. S. Barry Eiden - No Comments
An ingredient found in grape skins has been shown to have a potential protective effect regarding age related macular degeneration! The UK’s Telegraph(6/25, Alleyne) reports, “resveratrol, found in particularly high levels in grape skin (and consequently red wine),” may help prevent age-related deterioration of eyesight, according to a study published in the American Journal of » Read More
13th June, 2010 - Posted by Dr. S. Barry Eiden - No Comments
Macula Pigment Optical Density (MPOD) is showing to be a critically important measure to assess the risk for age related macula degeneration (ARMD) and for certain vision function deficits (such as reduced contrast sensitivity, increased glare, and reduce photostress recovery time). Read More
13th June, 2010 - Posted by Dr. S. Barry Eiden - No Comments
Laser pointers can cause harm to your eyes and vision. Do not shine a laser pointer to anyone’s eyes! Read More
26th May, 2010 - Posted by Dr. S. Barry Eiden - No Comments
Vodka EyeBalling is a very dangerous behavior displayed on YouTube by some college students. There is potential for severe eye injury and even permanent vision loss. My hope in placing this post is to inform and dissuade anyone from doing this. Read More
9th May, 2010 - Posted by Dr. S. Barry Eiden - No Comments
Last week I participated on a webinar that was hosted by Paragon Laboratories regarding how to utilize electronic media and social media to help communicate with and educate patients about an eye care practice. I shared the panel with Kurt Scholle a web developer and social media expert and with Chris Martin a public relations specialist » Read More
9th May, 2010 - Posted by Dr. S. Barry Eiden - No Comments
Protection from ultraviolet light rays (UVA and UVB) is critical to reduce the risk of developing eyes diseases such as cataract, macular degeneration, and various forms of cancer on or near the ocular surface. There are numerous ways to reduce your ocular exposure to UV radiation. Read More