Berlin Eyecare Associates

Berlin Eyecare Associates Welcome to Berlin Eyecare Associates! We are a family-focused private practice providing comprehensive ocular health exams.

We look forward to meeting all your eyecare needs. Book online at: https://berlineyecare.vsappointments.com/ Book your next appointment online at:
https://berlineyecare.vsappointments.com/

How we take in the world is a truly fascinating!Peripheral vision gives us a wider, less detailed view of our surroundin...
02/02/2026

How we take in the world is a truly fascinating!
Peripheral vision gives us a wider, less detailed view of our surroundings, helping us detect motion and shapes outside our direct line of sight. This is handled by the parts of the retina outside the macula, which have a higher concentration of rods, making them more sensitive to light and movement.

The brain takes the separate streams of information from both eyes and combines them to create a single, unified, and three-dimensional field of vision. This process allows us to perceive depth and navigate our environment effectively. Different areas of vision are detected by each eye and are incorporated to create our literal world view.

Did you know?Vision problems post stroke occur in approximately 65% of stroke survivors. These problems can range from ...
01/31/2026

Did you know?
Vision problems post stroke occur in approximately 65% of stroke survivors. These problems can range from visual field loss to problems with eye movements and double vision and can severely impact daily life. Some of these problems may improve or resolve over time while others do not. Quality of life changes are hard to manage after a stroke, and visual deficits can be truly debilitating. At Berlin Eyecare Associates, we work hard to find resources, and ensure we part of your medical team to preserve your vision, long term health, and well0being

When the eyes don't align properly, a person may experience diplopia, or double vision, where they see two separate imag...
01/26/2026

When the eyes don't align properly, a person may experience diplopia, or double vision, where they see two separate images of a single object. Additionally, those with gaze instability issues from TBI or ABIs can also experience a disruption in singular vision. Prism correction in eyeglasses can help correct this.

The Cause of Double Vision
Normally, your two eyes work together to create a single image because light from an object strikes the same corresponding spot on the retina in each eye. With diplopia, the light hits different parts of the retina in each eye, causing the brain to perceive two distinct images instead of one unified image.

How Prism Glasses Work
A prism works by bending light as it passes through the lens. By adding a prism to the eyeglass lens, light is redirected to strike the correct spot on the retina of each eye. This aligns the two images so the brain can easily fuse them into a single, clear picture. Essentially, the prism compensates for the eyes' misalignment, allowing them to function as a coordinated pair.

Some patients require temporary prism until the symptom self resolves, and for this, we can use a temporary, press on prism to alleviate symptoms!

Due to the inclement weather we are closed Monday, Jan. 26. Stay safe!
01/25/2026

Due to the inclement weather we are closed Monday, Jan. 26. Stay safe!

There are a ton of reasons to consider being fit into contact lenses. At Berlin Eyecare Associates, we recognize that h...
01/24/2026

There are a ton of reasons to consider being fit into contact lenses. At Berlin Eyecare Associates, we recognize that having options is key. We have contact lens wearers of all ages; some wear them for specific sports activities like skiing or golfing, while others are everyday users! There are options for every one. Give us a call and set up and appointment to talk about your contact lens options.

01/19/2026

Have a child with near-sightedness?
The Essilor® Stellest® lens has consistently demonstrated its effect in slowing eye growth and myopia in children with research dating back to 2018. The first key study was a 2-year clinical trial2 involving nearsighted children aged 8 to 13 years old, which is still ongoing today. The extended 5-year results8 of this study were published in 2025, which further supported the long-term effectiveness and safety of the Stellest lens.

The key findings from research were that Essilor Stellest lenses:

Slowed eye growth by at least half2
Reduced the worsening of myopia by 1.75D (7 steps) over 5 years compared to those wearing single-vision lenses
Reduced the risk of progressing to high (severe) myopia by 30%
These results were achieved in children who wore their glasses at least 15 hours per day, 7 days per week by their fourth year. Compared to single vision spectacles, both eye growth and worsening of myopia were slowed by at least half. This showed that Stellest lenses substantially slow myopia progression.

Glaucoma is a leading cause of vision loss and blindness in the United States. But as many as half of people with glauco...
01/17/2026

Glaucoma is a leading cause of vision loss and blindness in the United States. But as many as half of people with glaucoma don’t know they have it.

Glaucoma has no early symptoms. The only way to check for it is to get a comprehensive dilated eye exam. There’s no cure for glaucoma, but starting treatment as early as possible can help stop vision loss.

Anyone can get glaucoma, but some people are at higher risk, including people who:

Are over age 60
Are Black/African American and over age 40
Are Asian American
Are Hispanic/Latino
Have a family history of glaucoma

We screen all our patients for risk factors that may make them more likely to develop glaucoma; give us a call or schedule your next comprehensive exam online at our website!

01/12/2026

Put Down the Baby Shampoo!!

Do you often feel any of the symptoms below:

Red, scaly, crusty eyelids
Flaky debris along the lashes
Frequent and recurring styes or inturned eyelashes
Chronic redness, itching, watering, or irritation

If you answered yes to any of the above, you likely have blepharitis. Blepharitis simply translates as inflammation of the eyelid skin, but it's commonly associated with conditions like ocular rosacea and dry eye syndrome. And it's extremely common - studies suggest as many 47% of all patients that are seen by an eye doctor have some degree of blepharitis.

Did you know?January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. Get the facts about glaucoma and schedule acomprehensive dilated eye e...
01/12/2026

Did you know?
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. Get the facts about glaucoma and schedule a
comprehensive dilated eye exam to protect your sight. We at Berlin Eyecare Associates treat many patients who have been diagnosed with glaucoma, which can silently lead to permanent vision loss. Learn more: www.nei.nih.gov/glaucoma

Hitting the slopes this winter? Sun safety doesn’t take a holiday in winter, especially at the snow. At higher altitudes...
01/10/2026

Hitting the slopes this winter? Sun safety doesn’t take a holiday in winter, especially at the snow. At higher altitudes UV rays can be even more intense, increasing your risk of eye damage.
So whether you’re skiing, snow boarding or just enjoying the snow make sure you wear sunglasses or goggles with high UV protection.
Make sure you have an up to date prescription so you can see and stay safe on all your winter adventures!

The Nearsightedness Epidemic is an ongoing worldwide issue. Childhood myopia is caused by a complex combination of facto...
01/05/2026

The Nearsightedness Epidemic is an ongoing worldwide issue.

Childhood myopia is caused by a complex combination of factors, including genetics, reduced outdoor time, and increased near work. When prescribing glasses for children, doctors measure not just what it takes to make distance vision clear, but also the strength of the focusing system of the eye. Children with reduced accommodation (ability to focus on near tasks like reading) or with convergence inefficiencies (eyes that can't comfortably maintain coordination of gaze when looking at near tasks) have increased strain on their eyes when performing near tasks, and theoretically could be at more risk of worsening myopia, but research shows it's much more complicated than this. Studies shows that performing distance activities may reduce the speed in which children's prescriptions increase; however we now spend more time doing UP CLOSE activities.
GOOD NEWS for our parents and young patients, we finally have an FDA approved solution at Berlin Eyecare Associates for kids aged 6-12. Schedule an appointment to talk to our doctors on the best lens options to help slow down the rapid prescription changes we typically see.

The colder seasons means more indoor activities, which can lead to a significant increase in screen time. Studies show ...
01/02/2026

The colder seasons means more indoor activities, which can lead to a significant increase in screen time. Studies show that children are more likely to develop or worsen the rate of nearsightedness. Berlin Eyecare Associates encourages families of all ages to be mindful of spending some time outdoors, even if it's with a gloves and hats on!

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204 Haddon Avenue
West Berlin, NJ

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

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+18567682515

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