General Eye Care

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have found that everyone with blue eyes descended from the same single person about 6,000 to 10,000 years ago! They believe that this individual was the first person with the genetic mutation that prevented him from making melanin, the pigment that makes eyes brown, in his eyes. They were… Read More

Why not cure your dry eyes and earn money at the same time. Eye Doctors of Washington is conducting a research study for patients with mild to moderate dry eyes. In conjunction with Allergan, the study is comparing the effectiveness of two well-known lubricating drops already on the market. They have both been FDA-approved. To… Read More

There are more options now for astigmatic contact lens wearers than ever before. Bausch and Lomb’s Purevision Toric and Vistakon’s Acuvue Advance for Astigmatism, have been around for a couple years. These lenses are all made from silicone hydrogel materials, which are superior for their abilityto transmit O2 to the ocular surface-resulting in enhanced ocular… Read More

In working with pediatric patients and their parents over the years, I hear many of the same questions over and over again: “Will it hurt my child’s eyes if he reads in dim light?” Reading in dim light is not bad for the eyes. It’s a myth. And kids can read better in dim light… Read More