Welch, Allan and Associates

06/05/2023

Dry eye is usually treated with artificial tears or ointments. But some patients find relief by taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements or consuming omega-3s naturally by eating salmon, tuna, sardines,

02/01/2022

When your eyes feel dry, red and gritty every day — as a result of aging, underlying health conditions, certain prescription drugs or long hours staring at a computer screen — your doctor may suggest

07/03/2019

Happy ! In the market for some new ? Here are a few tips to consider: https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/top-sunglasses-tips.

06/26/2019

There’s a reason ophthalmologists fear the Fourth of July: Fireworks cause approximately 10,000 visits to the emergency department each year, and many eye injuries. Jay Northup, the captain of his loc

06/20/2019

Vision loss is not an inevitable part of getting older. Make these seven habits part of your daily life to set yourself up for a lifetime of seeing well.

06/12/2019

Inside our eyes, we have a clear natural lens. But if you have a cataract, your lens has become cloudy. It is like looking through a foggy windshield.

06/06/2019

Top five ways to keep your eyes safe and healthy this summer: https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/5-ways-to-get-your-eyes-summer-ready.

05/31/2019

Uveitis is inflammation of the uvea, the middle layer of the eye between the retina and the sclera (white of the eye), and can lead to vision loss if left untreated.

05/22/2019

Because blue light has been proven to affect the body’s circadian rhythm, our natural wake and sleep cycle, limiting screen time to one to two hours before bed and using night mode on electronic devic

05/17/2019

Shingles (herpes zoster) treatment will focus on relieving the rash, swelling and pain of shingles. It may include moist compresses over your closed eyes, medicines, and eye drops.

05/09/2019

Chronic eye rubbing can lead to eye problems and the need for eyelid surgery in the future.

Surprisingly, scratching your eyes out is not a good solution for itchy allergy eyes. Here's what an ophthalmologist recommends.

04/26/2019

Tens of thousands of sports and recreation-related eye injuries occur each year. The good news is that 90 percent of serious eye injuries are preventable through use of appropriate protective eyewear.

04/19/2019

During cataract surgery, your cloudy natural lens is removed and replaced with a clear artificial lens. That lens is called an intraocular lens (IOL).

04/13/2019

Gonioscopy is a painless exam your ophthalmologist uses to check the eye’s drainage angle. Gonioscopy is often done to look for signs of glaucoma.

04/09/2019

We are currently offering a special on select styles of sunglasses during the month of April. Stop by our optical shop to enjoy 20% off, when you purchase either glasses or contacts with them.

04/05/2019

How can swimming with your contact lenses in cause an infection? Ophthalmologist William Lee, MD, has the answer. https://bit.ly/2FRslpu

03/28/2019

If the white part of your eye is scratched, you may see a spot of blood, a scratched line or an area of general redness on your conjunctiva or sclera. If you have scratched your eye, you shouldn’t use

03/21/2019

Eyedrops contain medicines that are used to treat many eye diseases and conditions. Some are helpful for relieving eye discomfort. Putting drops in your eye ...