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Protective gear is used while playing sports to protect the teeth, arms, head, elbows, knees, and groin, but the eyes are often ignored. More than 100,000 injuries happen every year due to sports. Importance of eye safety Sports-related eye injuries are one of the leading causes of blindness in children. According to the National Eye…

Having healthy eyes is a blessing which we sometimes take for granted.  Are you taking the necessary steps to keep your eyes healthy? Just the way we take care of our body by eating healthy and exercising, we need to make sure we do the same to ensure the best health for our eyes. Follow…

This October, our Burlingame doctors and staff are pleased to celebrate with you, National Dyslexia Awareness Month.  What is Dyslexia?  Dyslexia is not a vision based disorder.However, because it affects reading, many students are referred for an eye exam to be sure that other types of eye problems are not contributing to reading difficulties.Dyslexia is…

November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month. With this goal in mind, we are using this opportunity to improve our patient’s awareness regarding diabetes and diabetic eye disease. Diabetic patients may be at risk of losing vision from diabetic eye disease if their diabetes is undiagnosed, or under poor control. According to Prevent Blindness America,…

The holiday season is here with decorations, lights, and gatherings, there seems no better time to be with friends and families. During this season, let us ensure the safety of our kids and be sure that they are in good eye health. December is the month for safe toys and celebrations. We suggest the following…

Irritated, Dry Eyes May Be Signs That You Have Digital Eye Strain Digital eye strain, also called computer vision syndrome, is a condition that often affects people who work or play on laptops, tablets, smartphones, e-readers, and other digital devices. Whether you use a laptop or tablet at work, or your screen time is limited…