By Dr. Cheryl G. Murphy, OD Increased screen time and less time spent outdoors can have negative impacts on our eyesight and health. While it may be nearly impossible to banish all screens from our lives, minimizing the effects of screen time whenever possible has its...
By Dr. Cheryl G. Murphy, OD Alcohol based hand sanitizers (ABHS) have been adopted by many as a convenient way to sanitize hands when hand washing is not an option. Pump dispensers and stand-alone dispensers have been placed in many public places including doctors’...
By Dr. Cheryl G. Murphy, OD Catching things early and quitting smoking are two actions patients can take to minimize their risk of retinal damage (and vision loss) due to Type I Diabetes. Eye care professionals play an important role in not only checking for early...
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...