We know that every single part of the body changes as we age. Sometimes, we can live with these changes as we grow accustomed to them. Lines and wrinkles are a prime example. Some of the other changes that occur, such as our eyesight, may mean that we have to make certain compromises – at […]
Light. There is no way to live without it. There is no way we could see without those many wavelengths of light that enter the eye. Each starts out as its own vivid hue, and ends up combining with the others to form white light. The way that light works in the eye is really […]
Eyesight is a precious commodity. Unless you struggle routinely with visual disturbances or eye conditions that create discomfort, chance is you give very little thought to the value of being able to see well. What do you do, though, if you just want to get a head start on managing the health of your eyes? […]
As a child, you may have jumped at the opportunity to see a 3D film. What kid didn’t find special magic in Jaws 3-D or The Amazing Adventures of Spiderman! And the movie itself is only one of the treats of such an experience. Wearing those red and blue plastic shades was an entirely different […]
As we make our way into this new year, many of us are still hard at work keeping our resolutions that revolve around health and wellness. You may be keeping up your commitment to eat well and exercise on a regular basis. You may even be gaining more activity in your life by engaging in […]
The word “Thanksgiving” is enough to either get your heart racing with anxiety regarding cooking for your entire family or to get your mouth salivating on command. Filled with foods that are packed with flavor, fat, and deliciousness, Thanksgiving is a holiday that never disappoints. And although foods like marshmallow packed sweet potato casserole aren’t […]
Meibomian Gland dysfunction (MGD) – What is it? MGD is a common disease and the leading cause of evaporative dry eye. It involves a chronic abnormality of the meibomian glands, characterized by obstruction in the ducts and/or changes in the glandular secretions. Meibomian glands are located vertically within the eyelid near the lashes, and are […]
Silverstein Eye of Chester, NJ recently held a drive for pet food and supplies to benefit Eleventh Hour Rescue in Randolph, NJ. Dr. Niki Silverstein would like to thank all of the patients and friends who filled the boxes with food, supplies, toys and gift cards. Eleventh Hour Rescue saves dogs from kill shelters. Every […]
Many people make resolutions to eat healthier during the new year. They may not realize that some of these “healthy” food are also beneficial to eye health. Here is a run down of some nutrients that are good for your eyes, and what you can find them in. Beta-Carotene Let’s start with well known beta-carotene. […]
