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 […]
Have you ever wondered if you’ll need to have your eyes dilated for an eye exam? Does the idea of this method of analysis cause you to feel apprehensive? It shouldn’t . The more you know, the better you can feel about your visits to the eye doctor. We want patients of our Chester, NJ […]
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 […]
Although they seem strange and may even be alarming, the truth is seven out of ten people experience some version of eye floaters during their lifetime. Floaters are those little black, squiggly or flickering spots in your eyes that seem to disappear when you try to look directly at them. All floaters occur in the […]
There are many conditions and diseases that can affect your eyes and your vision as you age, glaucoma is one of them. Being knowledgable and caring about your eyes should be one of your top health priorities. Continue reading to learn more about this progressive disease: Glaucoma Facts: •The two most common types of glaucoma […]
Staying informed about your eyes and the conditions that may affect them is crucial, especially as you age. Staying healthy is an important lifestyle goal, and knowledge is a powerful too. Your eyes are vulnerable to many different conditions, and one of them is Macular Degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of vision loss in adults […]
Loss of vision is one of the changes that will affect us all as we age. In fact, it’s not unusual for people over 40 to begin to experience deterioration of their vision which ultimately affects their ability to drive, especially at night – a realization that can be paralyzing for older adults. The fear […]
Do you have watery eyes? It’s often hard to determine the cause – watery eyes (too many tears) can be due to many conditions. Today we’ll focus on three common causes: allergy, dry eye and infection. Is it from Allergies? Spring allergy season is here, and as a result many people will suffer discomfort from […]
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 […]
