My Eyes are Fine — Why Should I Bother Going to an Eye Doctor?
Many people believe that an eye exam is limited to evaluating your eyesight—how well you can see and whether you need glasses or contact lenses—and identifying diseases specific to the eye. Thorough...
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Announcing Optometry Services in Burlington
Our new optometry exam room at Harvard Vanguard Burlington We are pleased to announce that we are now offering optometry services to adults and children at the Burlington practice of Harvard Vanguard....
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Do you know how to choose the healthiest sunglasses?
We all know we should apply sunscreen to protect our skin from the sun’s harmful rays, but did you know your eyes can be damaged as well? Buying sunglasses is more than just a fashion statement; you...
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Need an eye exam? Visit our newest location in Burlington
When was the last time you had your eyes checked? It’s important to get your eyes checked regularly as part of your healthcare routine. To make it more convenient for you, we are pleased to now...
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Keeping children’s eyes healthy and safe
Vision is the primary way that we experience the world around us. It is central to how we learn, how we play, and even how we communicate. As an eye doctor, one of the reasons I specialized in...
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD or ARMD) is a disease associated with aging that causes vision loss in the center of your vision. The disease affects the center of the retina called the macula....
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Computer use and your vision
Many of us spend hours in front of a computer screen every day, and that can take a toll on your vision. Generally speaking, viewing objects farther away from us is easier on our eyes; conversely, the...
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Why your Back to School checklist should include an eye exam
According to the American Optometric Association (AOA), most of a child’s learning occurs through use of his or her eyes. School activities – reading, writing, sports, play, and the use of technology...
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Do you know what your Mesopic Vision is? You should!
This is a beautiful time in Massachusetts – the leaves are changing, pumpkins and mums are appearing in many yards and on many porches, and color is everywhere. The change of season also brings with it...
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Eye Spots, Flashes and Floaters
Have you ever seen a speck or thread-like strand float across your field of vision? Many times these spots or floaters in your eyes are just an irritating consequence of aging. However, if these...
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A Trick to Change Your Eye Color May Be No Treat
While you may want to look exactly like your favorite movie character or singer or have the perfect costume for Halloween, choosing to change the appearance of your eyes with contact lenses can be...
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Yellow-Tinted Glasses: A Poor Choice at Night
Driving at night is not easy and unfortunately, it gets harder for all of us as we age. Besides the general complaint that it seems harder to see at night than in the past, many of my patients express...
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