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August – Children’s Eye Health and Safety
Ophthalmologists Anticipate a School Year Marked by Complaints of Eye Strain When COVID-19 first shut classrooms, we got a glimpse into different digital challenges. Among them, kids aren’t immune to developing tired, dry eyes from concentrating on laptops and tablets for extended periods of time. The discomfort drove some of them to their ophthalmologist, looking for relief. To prepare students and
July – UV Safety Month
Buying Sunglasses? Read This First Not all sunglasses are created equal. While the choices are endless, there’s only one thing that tops all sunglass considerations and it has nothing to do with price or brand names. It’s all about the UV protection. Insight Eye Specialists and the American Academy of Ophthalmology want you to know that selecting sunglasses that block
June – Firework Eye Safety
Nation’s Ophthalmologists Issue New Advice This July 4th Every Fourth of July, families, friends, and communities come together throughout the country to view firework displays. And every year, we encourage the public to leave the fireworks to the professionals and go to a public display. At the same time, fireworks sales have spiked as much as 400 percent during the
January – Glaucoma Awareness
What Do Christie Brinkley and Bono Have in Common? Both supermodel Christie Brinkley and Bono, the lead singer of U2, were diagnosed with glaucoma during a routine eye exam. Both were also surprised by the diagnosis since they weren’t experiencing problems with their vision. That’s the sinister nature of glaucoma, one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide: People with
September is Healthy Aging Month
According to a national survey released by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, nearly two out of three American adults report having eye or vision problems. A significant percentage of them, however, fail to seek medical attention in the form of regular, sight-saving eye exams. In observance of Healthy Aging Month in September, we join the American Academy of Ophthalmology in
Glaucoma
Early Detection Critical to Treating Glaucoma Glaucoma is a major cause of vision loss worldwide. It affects more than 3 million people in the United States—nearly half of whom are unaware they have the disease. During Glaucoma Awareness Month in January, we join the American Academy of Ophthalmology in reminding the public that early detection and treatment can help protect
November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month
People with diabetes are at increased risk of developing serious eye diseases, yet most do not have sight-saving, annual eye exams, according to a large study. This is especially timely as we join the Academy in reiterating the importance of eye exams during the month of November, which is observed as Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month. Researchers at Wills Eye
Five Frightening Risks of Wearing Contact Lenses Without a Prescription
Zombie or devil contact lenses may elevate a Halloween costume’s fright factor, but wearing them without a prescription could result in something far more terrifying – blindness. We join the American Academy of Ophthalmology in urging Halloween shoppers to understand the risks of wearing over-the-counter contact lenses. While it is illegal to sell non-prescription contact lenses, they can still be
Introducing Dr. Mark Hill
We are excited to welcome Dr. Mark Hill to our office! Dr. Hill is a Northern Utah native. Prior to attending Weber State University, Dr. Hill served an LDS mission to Maracaibo Venezuela. Dr. Hill earned his bachelor’s degree in Microbiology with minors in Zoology and Spanish. After his undergraduate training he attended the University of Utah School of medicine.
Four Tips to Make Sure Kids’ Eyes and Vision Are ‘Grade A’ This School Year
Four Tips to Make Sure Kids’ Eyes and Vision Are ‘Grade A’ This School Year With back-to-school time around the corner, parents will be scrambling to buy new school supplies and clothes. As they tick off their long list of school to-dos, ophthalmologists are reminding moms and dads not to neglect one of the most important learning tools: their children’s