Grandparents Spotlight

Grandparents Spotlight

We (our society) must see the brilliance of age. Age must be celebrated and our aging family members must be seen fully. Their experience, knowledge, and vision is our vast well of inspiration that allows us to move forward.  We must cherish and protect these valuable...
Finding a doctor that looks like me

Finding a doctor that looks like me

Connection, connection, connection. The key to a successful doctor-patient relationship is making a solid connection. So, finding the right doctor for you is extremely important. Some doctors make connections with patients easier and quicker than others. Some doctors...
What are these dark circles under my eyes?

What are these dark circles under my eyes?

Dark circles under the eyes is a common condition that is not serious and appears more often as people age.  There are 2 major reasons that the area under the eyes can look dark.  First, it can appear dark because of puffy lids that cast a dark shadow on the skin. ...
Getting Wiser

Getting Wiser

One of the best perks of being an ophthalmologist is being able to talk to people of different ages. I get to sit down and have daily connections with children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. I did not expect that this was going to have such an impact on how I...
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...