As the winter months approach and the time we spend indoors increases, so do the cases of dry eye. There are several environmental and medical reasons people struggle with dry eye, but heated forced air is one of the top culprits. We cannot escape as we are...
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...
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...
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...