Category Archives: Eye Care

Tips for Caring for Aging Eyes

Every part of the body ages and, although we know this, there are certain aspects of aging the tend to get more attention than others. We are all for aging gracefully in every possible way. As your eye care specialist, Dr. Silverstein is particularly interested in helping you understand and minimize the risks you may […]

  • Posted on: Sep 15 2020
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Women! Keep Your Eye Health in Clear Sight!

Many women pay a good amount of attention to their eyes. They may learn to apply makeup in just the right way or to use false lashes to add an extra pop to their appearance. This is not a bad way to attend to the eyes, but there’s more that women need to be aware […]


How Exercise is Good for Your Eyes

For years, we’ve heard that exercise will help us burn body fat. Cardiovascular exercise like riding a bike, elliptical, or dancing some jazzercise is revered for its heart-healthy benefits. While we know that hitting the gym or the yoga mat can strengthen our muscles and give us more stamina, we may overlook the value of […]


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Our Use of Digital Devices Needs Attention

Digital devices are the norm in today’s society. We’ve become so accustomed to using computers and cell phones, in fact, that we may easily overlook the effect that our devices have on our general eye health. According to statistics, approximately 90 percent of people experience eye strain related to digital devices. Studies have also suggested […]


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What You Need to Do Now to Protect Your Eyes Later

When it comes to vision, we cannot be short-sighted. With a little attention to what we do now, we set ourselves up for better eyesight as we age. With longer, sunnier days ahead for the next several months, there is one particular strategy that needs to be taken now to preserve eyesight for later in […]


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Eye Irritation and Watering May be More than You Think

Dry, irritated eyes have become somewhat of a normal symptom in our digital age. The term digital eye strain is commonly used to describe the burning, blurring, tearing, and general irritation we encounter when we stare at our computer screen or smartphone for too long. Because most people encounter these symptoms, they may overlook the […]


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How to Manage Dry Eyes in the Wintertime

The winter months can get pretty cold around here, but that may not be the worst of it. For optimal eye health, it is important that we also discuss how cold temperatures also bring dry air, and how dry air can cause or worsen dry eye syndrome. Dry eyes are more than a slight frustration. […]


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New Year, New Habits for Healthy Eyes

We are headed into a New Year with an eye on great things for the future. If like us, you’re considering what habits you want to develop in the coming months, we just so happen to have a few in mind. Of course, they revolve around supporting good vision and long-term eye health. Take Cover […]


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May is the Month to Be Aware of Ultraviolet Light

Ultraviolet light is just about everywhere. It certainly fills the atmosphere during daylight hours, when the sun beats down to warm our skin. Most people are well aware of the fact that sunlight is only beneficial in limited doses. A few minutes a day of early-morning sunlight promotes our natural production of vitamin D. A […]


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Dear Contact-Wearer, Please Don’t Make this Mistake!

If you wear contact lenses, you may have gotten into a normal routine that you barely have to think about anymore. Inserting, removing, and cleaning contacts, after a time, becomes as familiar as brushing your teeth. Creating habits is a good thing most of the time. When it comes to contact wearers, though, there is […]


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