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Apple Watch Giveaway

Ready for an upgrade? How about better vision AND a new Apple watch? From June 1st through August 31st 2015, anyone who receives LASIK surgery here at EyeCare 20/20 in New Jersey – or refers a friend who gets LASIK here – will be entered into a drawing for an Apple watch. Best part? If […]

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By |August 12th, 2015|LASIK, Patient Experiences|0 Comments

How Technology Is Harming Your Eyes and What You Can Do About It

There are so many ways that technology helps us in our every day lives. It helps keep us informed on the local and global news, allows us to keep in touch with our loved ones no matter where they are, and even helps us find our way if we get lost (thank goodness for GPS). […]

The information presented on this Site and Blog and any related links is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing contained in this Site is intended to create a physician-patient relationship, to replace the services of a licensed, trained physician or health professional or to be a substitute for medical advice of a physician or trained health professional licensed in your state. You must never consider any of the information presented here as a substitute for consulting with your physician or health care provider for any medical conditions or concerns. Any information presented here is general information, is not medical advice, nor is it intended as advice for your personal situation. Please consult with your physician or health care provider if you have concerns about your health or suspect that you might have a problem.

By |July 13th, 2015|Millennials, Other Blogs, Patient Experiences|0 Comments

How to Travel with your Glasses and Contacts

Here at EyeCare 20/20, I love to travel and have been all over the world exploring different people and their cultures. I imagine that many of my patients also like to travel, which is a great thing to have in common with them. I love to hear about adventures they’ve returned from or the destinations […]

The information presented on this Site and Blog and any related links is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing contained in this Site is intended to create a physician-patient relationship, to replace the services of a licensed, trained physician or health professional or to be a substitute for medical advice of a physician or trained health professional licensed in your state. You must never consider any of the information presented here as a substitute for consulting with your physician or health care provider for any medical conditions or concerns. Any information presented here is general information, is not medical advice, nor is it intended as advice for your personal situation. Please consult with your physician or health care provider if you have concerns about your health or suspect that you might have a problem.

By |June 25th, 2015|EyeCare Topics|0 Comments

4 Common Hereditary Eye Issues

May is National Family Month and so we at EyeCare 20/20 wanted to talk about family. We love our families and the time we spend with our family members—but there are things we inherit from them. Some of these traits are positive things—like a mother’s smile or a father’s sense of humor. Other things however, […]

The information presented on this Site and Blog and any related links is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing contained in this Site is intended to create a physician-patient relationship, to replace the services of a licensed, trained physician or health professional or to be a substitute for medical advice of a physician or trained health professional licensed in your state. You must never consider any of the information presented here as a substitute for consulting with your physician or health care provider for any medical conditions or concerns. Any information presented here is general information, is not medical advice, nor is it intended as advice for your personal situation. Please consult with your physician or health care provider if you have concerns about your health or suspect that you might have a problem.

By |June 10th, 2015|Ask the doctor, Glaucoma|0 Comments

What You Need to Know About the Iris and Its Color

Eye color is one of our most basic traits. It’s listed on several documents, right next to height, age, gender, and other important factors. But what makes our eyes the color they are is anything but basic. In fact, the iris is quite complex.
What determines our eye color?
There are several genetic factors that determine what […]

The information presented on this Site and Blog and any related links is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing contained in this Site is intended to create a physician-patient relationship, to replace the services of a licensed, trained physician or health professional or to be a substitute for medical advice of a physician or trained health professional licensed in your state. You must never consider any of the information presented here as a substitute for consulting with your physician or health care provider for any medical conditions or concerns. Any information presented here is general information, is not medical advice, nor is it intended as advice for your personal situation. Please consult with your physician or health care provider if you have concerns about your health or suspect that you might have a problem.

By |May 22nd, 2015|Ask the doctor|0 Comments

What You Need to Know About Ebola in the Eye

When the Ebola outbreak hit recently, the country was swept with panic. This is a disease we thought was bound to the shores of Africa. When healthcare workers brought back the disease to the United States and Ebola began to spread, there were a lot of questions.

Luckily, now the disease is under control and the […]

The information presented on this Site and Blog and any related links is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing contained in this Site is intended to create a physician-patient relationship, to replace the services of a licensed, trained physician or health professional or to be a substitute for medical advice of a physician or trained health professional licensed in your state. You must never consider any of the information presented here as a substitute for consulting with your physician or health care provider for any medical conditions or concerns. Any information presented here is general information, is not medical advice, nor is it intended as advice for your personal situation. Please consult with your physician or health care provider if you have concerns about your health or suspect that you might have a problem.

By |May 20th, 2015|Current Affairs|0 Comments

5 Reasons Why Millenials Should Invest in LASIK

If you’re looking to improve you’re overall health and you’re a millennial, chances are that eye care may not be on the top of your list. But, it should be.
Why should I care?
Because as you age, eyesight is one of the foremost things to be effected and it’s not always a pleasant adjustment. Taking measures […]

The information presented on this Site and Blog and any related links is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing contained in this Site is intended to create a physician-patient relationship, to replace the services of a licensed, trained physician or health professional or to be a substitute for medical advice of a physician or trained health professional licensed in your state. You must never consider any of the information presented here as a substitute for consulting with your physician or health care provider for any medical conditions or concerns. Any information presented here is general information, is not medical advice, nor is it intended as advice for your personal situation. Please consult with your physician or health care provider if you have concerns about your health or suspect that you might have a problem.

By |May 15th, 2015|Cutting Edge, EyeCare Topics|0 Comments

The 411 on Ocular Rosacea

Everyone has heard of rosacea, the skin disease that makes your skin an unnatural shade of red. Well, did you know that there is a similar disease that affects the eyes?
What is Ocular Rosacea?
Ocular Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the eye. While it’s possible to become diagnosed at any age, the majority […]

The information presented on this Site and Blog and any related links is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing contained in this Site is intended to create a physician-patient relationship, to replace the services of a licensed, trained physician or health professional or to be a substitute for medical advice of a physician or trained health professional licensed in your state. You must never consider any of the information presented here as a substitute for consulting with your physician or health care provider for any medical conditions or concerns. Any information presented here is general information, is not medical advice, nor is it intended as advice for your personal situation. Please consult with your physician or health care provider if you have concerns about your health or suspect that you might have a problem.

By |May 14th, 2015|Ask the doctor, EyeCare Topics, Senior Vision|0 Comments

Age and Vision: Contrast Sensitivity

Another year, another eye prescription? Aging eyes are something that we can all relate to as one of the issues encountered with aging. Unless you’ve discovered the fountain of youth (and have been too selfish to tell the rest of us), then it’s likely you’ve experienced some sort of age-related eye issue.
What kind of changes […]

The information presented on this Site and Blog and any related links is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing contained in this Site is intended to create a physician-patient relationship, to replace the services of a licensed, trained physician or health professional or to be a substitute for medical advice of a physician or trained health professional licensed in your state. You must never consider any of the information presented here as a substitute for consulting with your physician or health care provider for any medical conditions or concerns. Any information presented here is general information, is not medical advice, nor is it intended as advice for your personal situation. Please consult with your physician or health care provider if you have concerns about your health or suspect that you might have a problem.

By |April 29th, 2015|Senior Vision|0 Comments

Take a Vitamin—To Improve Discomfort from Dry Eyes

Chronic dry eyes affect a good amount of the population. Here’s what happens: each time you blink there are tears that lubricate your eyes. The excess tears go into drainage ducts in the corners of the eyes near the nose, and drain back into the nose. But there are many factors, such as age, gender, […]

The information presented on this Site and Blog and any related links is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing contained in this Site is intended to create a physician-patient relationship, to replace the services of a licensed, trained physician or health professional or to be a substitute for medical advice of a physician or trained health professional licensed in your state. You must never consider any of the information presented here as a substitute for consulting with your physician or health care provider for any medical conditions or concerns. Any information presented here is general information, is not medical advice, nor is it intended as advice for your personal situation. Please consult with your physician or health care provider if you have concerns about your health or suspect that you might have a problem.

By |April 29th, 2015|EyeCare Topics|0 Comments