Knowing is half the battle

Knowing is half the battle

Shopping for designer eyewear can be really fun. Browsing a designer optical can make you feel like a celebrity. Shopping can be exhilarating and exciting but the after feeling of regret when you worry that you paid too much or were misled into spending too much money...
Marijuana and the eye

Marijuana and the eye

Should you smoke marijuana to treat glaucoma?  The answer is no. There are many safe effective treatments that are easily available with very little side effects.  Marijuana on the other hand is not very effective and has side effects that make it a dangerous way of...
My Eyes are Good

My Eyes are Good

Education is power. Not just formal education, but general education about yourself and the world.  Education comes from formal institutions like schools and workplaces, but also from experience, mentors, and people around you. Doctors must be seen as a source of...
The most forgotten part of vision.

The most forgotten part of vision.

 People come to see me for 4 reasons.  They have a problem with their vision and want to know what it is.   They have a problem with their vision and they want to fix it.  They have no problem and want to be assured that they will not have a problem.  They have no...
Trust takes time

Trust takes time

Home remedies have been the first choice treatment for many people for many years.  Home remedies are often very good and should be incorporated into how people take care of themselves.  But they can become a problem when they interfere with science based medical...