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08/26/2025

Why Bringing Your Current Glasses to the Eye Doctor Can Help a Lot

Despite requests that patients bring their current glasses to their office visit, many show up without them.Sometimes it’s an oversight: “I was rushing to get here and forgot them”; “I left them in the car”; “I picked up my wife’s glasses instead...

08/22/2025

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08/13/2025

When There Is Blood in the Back of Your Eye

What does blood in the back of the eye signify, anyway?It could be a retinal vein occlusion, an ocular disorder that can occur in older people when the blood vessels to the retina are blocked.The retina is the back part of the eye where light...

08/12/2025

12 Eye Jokes That Will Make You Groan

Just remember...we warned you these were really bad!Why did the guy try to avoid eye surgery by rubbing ketchup in his eyes? He had heard that Heinz sight was 20/20.Patient: “Doc, I get a stabbing pain in my eye every time I take a sip of...

08/11/2025

Not your typical eye doctor 👁✨ Dr. Eckroth recently teamed up with CNCC student Janalee Brown, who’s entering the Radiology Program this fall, for a hands-on learning experience. Together, they dissected a cow eyeball, with Dr. Eckroth offering guidance, answering questions, and sharing his expertise in anatomy and eye health.

His commitment goes beyond patient care—he’s dedicated to supporting students and inspiring the next generation of professionals in every field!

08/05/2025

Back-to-School Eye Exam? Check.

Is making an appointment for a comprehensive eye exam for your children on your back-to-school checklist? It needs to be.No amount of new clothes, backpacks, or supplies will allow your child to reach their potential in school if they have an...

07/30/2025

Eyes on Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive degenerative condition of the neurological system. Parkinson’s disease manifests itself in many ways, often starting off very slowly and subtly. One of the earliest symptoms is a slight tremor in one or both...

07/23/2025

Do You Have Mucus Fishing Syndrome?

The tears that coat the surface of your eyes have both a liquid and a mucous layer to them. It is normal to have a small amount of mucus in your tear film. But that mucus can significantly increase when the eye gets irritated.Some of the most...

07/15/2025

Are You Dealing with Allergies, Dry Eyes, or Something Else?

As an eye doctor, diagnosing a red eye can be challenging. Are we dealing with an infection, allergy, inflammation, or dryness?A common question we get is, “Doc, my eyes are red, burning, itchy, and tearing. Is this dry eye or from allergies?”...

07/08/2025

The Solution for Contact Lenses

Oftentimes, contact lens wearers will skimp on their lens care because some of the solutions are costly and it seems like a good way to save some hard-earned cash. But this is not a good idea.Cutting corners can result in infections or...

07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July from all of us here at Eyecare Specialties! Wishing you all a happy and safe weekend!🇺🇸🧨🕶️

06/24/2025

Is It Time for Cataract Surgery?

Cataracts are part of the natural aging process. Everyone gets them to one degree or another if they live long enough. Cataracts, as they progress, create increasing difficulty with the normal activities of living. The symptoms vary from one...