Burgwald Eye Center

12/20/2025

12/19/2025

DECEMBER FRIDAY FUNNY

12/18/2025

4 Ways to Prevent Cataracts at Any Age
Did you know that cataracts are the most common cause of vision loss for individuals over the age of 40? In fact, according to Prevent Blindness America, there are more cases worldwide of this lens-clouding condition than glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy combined.
1. Keep Your Vices in Check
It's no secret that ci******es pose a litany of health risks to you and those around you. But did you know it affects your eye health too?
Have plans to head out to happy hour this week? Just remember to enjoy your beer, wine, and cocktails in moderation. Like ci******es, excess alcohol consumption can pose a number of health risks, one of which is an increased chance of developing cataracts.
2. Eat Right
Studies suggest that those with diabetes are at greater risk for developing cataracts. That's why maintaining healthy blood sugar is so important—for both your overall health, and the health of your vision.
Eating foods high in antioxidants, such as beta-carotene, selenium, and vitamins C and E may also help ward off cataract development.
3. Shade Your Eyes from the Sun
Protect yourself from UV rays. Ultraviolet light can hasten the formation of cataracts.
To reduce your exposure, wear a wide brimmed hat when spending time outdoors and always keep sunglasses with UVA/UVB protection close at hand in any season.
4. Visit Your Eye Doctor
Even if your vision is clear and healthy, make it a priority to schedule yearly eye exams. Routine visits allow your eye care professional to look for signs of cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and other vision disorders. This early detection just may save your sight!

12/17/2025

12/16/2025

Use it or lose it!!! Do you have flex spending money that you still need to use up before the end of the year? If so, stop in anytime and see us. We will help you find the perfect pair of glasses or sunglasses for everyone in your family!

12/15/2025

From the folks at VSP, Eye Exam 101
Don't let the word 'exam' in "eye exam" put the fear of failing a test into your mind. Take it from us – eye exams aren't about making patients feel like failures. The different tests your eyes will go through during an eye exam are all there to make sure your vision and overall health are the best they can be – and your only failure would be in avoiding the exam to begin with.
Here's a rundown of what to expect.
Nice to meet you. If you’re a new patient, you’ll probably fill out an eye and medical history form, including any symptoms you’re having. The doctor will review it and talk with you more about any risks for vision problems, eye disease or concerns with other medical conditions.
An oldie but a goodie – the Snellen Chart. Named for the eye doctor who invented it, the Snellen Chart is the classic icon of eye care. With its letter-filled rows ranging in size from chunky to seemingly microscopic, this chart has graced many a medical office’s hallway. It’s a simple test to assess your visual sharpness. The doctor will watch to see the smallest row you can make out.
One or two? This is the test known as refraction. Your doctor uses a tool called a retinoscope or a computerized vision-testing instrument. He or she will shine light into your eyes and get a read on your vision and estimate your prescription strength. After that comes the classic fine-tuning process, where your doctor uses a series of slightly different lenses in front of your eyes to check which subtle differences make you see better.
First the left, then the right. Your eyes are a team. To see how well they work together, the doctor needs to see how each one performs on its own. You’ll most likely use a little paddle known as an occluder (it’s like the eye doctor’s stethoscope) to block vision in one eye first, and then the other.
Color time. Color vision is a basic building block of seeing well. But, millions of Americans – mostly men – have a color vision deficiency. It’s mostly around not being able to see green or red. In this test, you’ll look at special cards with colored dots that make up numbers. If you see the numbers, your color vision is fine. If there’s a problem, you may have a hard time seeing the number, or it might be completely invisible.
The puff test. This is the most common test for glaucoma and measures the fluid pressure inside your eyes. It just takes a split-second puff of air in each eye.
A closer look. Your doctor may dilate your eyes with drops that make your pupils bigger. This allows your doctor to take a closer look in your eyes and look for eye and health conditions.
Zoom in. A slit lamp, or biomicroscope, lets the doctor get a magnified view of the front and inside of your eyes. It helps your doctor check off a number of conditions, like cataracts, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.
Now that you know what to expect from an eye exam, make an appointment with your eye doctor to get your eyes tested.

12/14/2025

Have a great Sunday and be careful in this cold weather.

12/12/2025

DECEMBER FRIDAY FUNNY.

12/11/2025

What are the signs and symptoms of an eye injury?
It's not always easy to identify an eye injury — especially in a child. Seek medical care immediately if you notice any of these signs or symptoms:
Obvious pain, trouble opening the eye or trouble seeing
A cut or torn eyelid
One eye not moving as well as the other eye
One eye sticking out farther or seeming more prominent than the other
An unusual pupil size or shape
Blood in the white part of the eye
An object on the eye or under the eyelid that can't easily be removed
What can you do if an eye injury occurs?
When an eye injury occurs, seek medical help from an optometrist or ophthalmologist or another doctor as soon as possible — even if the injury seems minor. Delaying care could lead to permanent vision loss or blindness.
In addition, take simple steps to prevent further damage. For example:
Don't touch, rub or apply pressure to the eye
Don't try to remove an object that appears stuck on the surface of the eye or an object that appears to have penetrated the eye
Don't apply ointment or medication to the eye
Flush out any chemicals the eye has been exposed to with plenty of clean water
Gently place a shield or gauze patch over the eye until you can get medical attention
An accident can happen in the blink of an eye. Being prepared — both through prevention and quick action in case of an emergency — can help keep you and your loved ones seeing clearly.

12/09/2025

TUESDAY EYE TRIVIA
Reindeer change the color of a reflective layer in their eyes between summer and winter to deal with months-long stretches of Arctic darkness.
In the summer, reindeer’s tapetum lucidum—a mirror-like layer at the back of their eye—is a luminous gold streaked through with turquoise, iridescent like a golden opal. But in the winter, that layer turns a deep, rich blue.

12/09/2025

Our office will be closing at 4:00 on Friday December 12th so our team can celebrate a special milestone — my daughter’s college graduation!
Thank you for your understanding! 💕