Hand Sanitizer Dispensers Not Child’s Play

Hand Sanitizer Dispensers Not Child’s Play

It is a way of life brought on by the pandemic.  Alcohol based hand sanitizers (ABHS) are common fixtures wherever we go.  Grocery stores, schools, or clinics. However, have you ever really noticed the height of the dispenser, more importantly, the dispensing level...

Is there a “Best Way” to Measure Eye Pressure?

For the past few years, when eye care professionals attend any continuing education courses on glaucoma, there is one relatively new term they may hear: Corneal Hysteresis. Corneal Hysteresis is a value that tells us the “shock-absorbing ability” of the eye and it is...
Dry Eye–Aggravated with Mask Wearing

Dry Eye–Aggravated with Mask Wearing

As the crisp, cool air of Fall descends upon us in the Northern states, so does the time for us to get out our sweaters, cup our warm beverages and watch for the changing foliage… and an increase in dry eye. Eye care professionals and many of our well-educated...
Blue Light Protection for Back-to-School

Blue Light Protection for Back-to-School

by Cheryl G. Murphy, OD Parents are doing as much as they can to safeguard their kids this year. Getting blue light protection for their childrens’ prescription lenses should be on each parent’s “must-have” list. This year kids are on screens more than ever. Social...
No Swimming with Contacts: Optometrist not on Duty

No Swimming with Contacts: Optometrist not on Duty

by Cheryl G. Murphy, OD When we think of fun in the summer sun it often involves water in some way. We love to hit the beach, open our pools, kayak on the lake, and sit under the summer stars in our Jacuzzis. However, one thing that would put a damper on our fun in...
Can I Wear My Contacts During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

Can I Wear My Contacts During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

by Cheryl G. Murphy, OD At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers knew that the eye was a possible route of infection but were not exactly sure which parts of the eye were involved and to what extent. At first, some questioned whether or not human tears...