Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus Associates of Southeastern PA

06/04/2025

Aging can affect your eyes, but vision loss is not normal. Here are 21 common changes to vision and eye health and ways to manage and treat symptoms that aging adults should be aware of.

06/04/2025

Regular exercise can slim your waistline and lift your mood. Now, a study in mice reveals that exercise may also protect against certain eye diseases. If the finding holds up in humans, it could suppo

04/22/2025

Results of the Ozempic studies show semaglutide can significantly help people control their blood sugar. But the studies also showed it can cause vision changes. So, do the benefits outweigh the risks

01/04/2025

01/04/2025

Find out how an ophthalmologist's advanced medical and surgical training sets them apart in diagnosing and treating eye diseases.

11/07/2024

Glitter on pine cones and tinsel on trees; bright snowy hillsides and dry autumn leaves — eye hazards aren't always easy to spot, but this winter you'll find them, ready or not. Don't let holiday eye

08/16/2024

What would happen if I wore contact lenses (rigid gas permeable) with a chalazion (stye)? My eyesight prescription is complex and glasses don't correct it.

06/11/2024

Eye injuries from fireworks can be especially severe because of the combination of force, heat and chemicals. Following a few simple safety tips can help make for a safe, fun celebration.

06/11/2024

The numbers are clear: Fireworks are dangerous and July 4 is an especially risky time for eye injuries. The most recent Consumer Product Safety Commission report found that 15% of fireworks injuries w

05/16/2024

Here's what to do if a bee stings you in or around your eye.

05/07/2024

Many of the significant genetic eye disorders in children have at least a partial genetic basis. Juvenile onset refractive error and strabismus, by far the most common reasons for referral to a pediatric eye doctor, have a large genetic component but do not exhibit classic Mendelian inheritance in w...

04/23/2024

https://www.aao.org/newsroom/observances

List of observances by the Academy dedicated to raising awareness about important eye health topics throughout the year