Understanding Glaucoma and the Importance of Routine Eye Exams Within the intricate realm of ocular health, a subtle adversary often lurks — Glaucoma. Unseen and unannounced, and underhandedly can seize your vision. How can one protect their vision? The answer lies in keeping a regular comprehensive eye exam as part of your yearly routine. In […]
Maximize Your FSA/HSA Dollars on Eye Care Don’t let your FSA/HSA dollars go to waste. You can use them for a variety of eye care needs, such as funky sunglasses, soothing eye compresses, eyeglasses, vitamins, accessories, and more. Furthermore, it can be applied towards contact lenses, fittings, testing, and even treatments for dry eyes or […]
Fall 2023 Advanced Eyecare Quarterly Newsletter Sneak a peek at the latest and greatest from our quarterly newsletter! Get the lowdown on the hottest eyewear trends, expert tips on eye health, and juicy goss on our amazing staff and office updates.
Myopia Control Information in Japanese and English Japanese: 「近視コントロール」の重要性は、将来の視力と目の健康を守るために欠かせないものです。近視は進行すると、高度な度数になると視力が急激に低下する可能性があります。また、高度な近視は網膜剥離や緑内障などの目の健康問題のリスクを増加させることがあります。近視コントロールは、子供や若者の視力の変化を適切に管理し、将来の合併症を予防するために重要です。 English: The importance of “myopia control” lies in safeguarding future vision and eye health. If myopia progresses, there’s a risk of rapid vision deterioration, especially at high levels of myopia. Additionally, high myopia increases the risk of eye health issues like retinal detachment and glaucoma. Myopia […]
What is Geographic Atrophy? Geographic atrophy (GA) is a dry and advanced form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). It is characterized by the degeneration of cells in the macula, the central part of the retina responsible for sharp, detailed vision. Unlike wet AMD, GA does not involve abnormal blood vessel growth, but it still poses […]
Expert Advice – Better Vision We are excited to share seven expert tips from the American Optometric Association (AOA) to help you improve your vision and prioritize your eye health. The AOA is a trusted source of valuable insights and recommendations when it comes to maintaining optimal vision. By implementing these expert tips into your […]
Myopia Awareness Week: May 22-26th Welcome to Myopia Awareness Week, a time dedicated to shedding light on an increasingly prevalent eye condition affecting people of all ages worldwide. As an optometrist specializing in myopia, we are thrilled to be part of this initiative and share essential information and treatment options with our valued patients and […]
Please join us in welcoming our newest optometrist Dr. Jennifer Boyle to our Advanced Eyecare team. Dr. Boyle will be serving our Carteret and Edgewater community and she is ready and excited to begin seeing patients and delivering top-notch, individualized care. Jennifer Boyle, O.D. Dr. Jennifer Boyle is a national board certified and New Jersey […]
Do You Experience Dry Eyes? Every day you depend on your vision, but annoying dry eye problems might prevent you from living life to the fullest. Dry eyes are not only irritating, but they can also affect your productivity at work, making doing daily tasks more challenging. Dr. Kaur and Dr. Patel along with the […]
Before They Expire in 2022 Many vision benefits and flexible spending accounts (FSA) offer benefits that expire at the end of every year. If you do not use them, you’ll likely lose them in 2022. In most cases, if your plan allows you a new pair of glasses or contact lenses they don’t carry over. So, if you […]