Category: Eye Care

Beyond the Blink: 5 Ways to Spot Vision Problems in Your Family

Eye Care, Eyes, TIPS

Human beings have a remarkable ability to adapt. So remarkable, in fact, that we often make subtle adjustments to compensate for changes without being aware we’re doing it or without sharing concerns with others.  Alert loved ones can spot changes in behavior in each other that could signal problems that need to be addressed. If […]

4 Painless Ways to Protect Eyes from Injury

Eye Care, Eyes, TIPS

Eyes are so easy to injure … but the good news is that they are also so easy to protect.  While April is Sports Eye Safety Month, it’s a good time to remind all of us (sports enthusiasts or not) it doesn’t have to be expensive or difficult to prevent injuries to your eyes.  Just […]

4 Blindness Causes (and How to Avoid Them)

Eye Care

Did you know that some of the most common causes of blindness in the United States are preventable? So, what can you do to make sure you preserve your vision for as long as possible? Some preventive measures are simpler and easier than you might think. Here, we discuss four leading causes of blindness and […]

April is National Retina Awareness Month!

Eye Care, Retina

April is National Retina Awareness Month! Warning Signs of a Damaged Retina If you feel you are having issues with your retina, it is extremely important to contact one of our Memphis ophthalmologists. The longer retinal detachment goes untreated, the greater your risk of permanent vision loss in the affected eye. Warning signs of retinal […]

Staying Active May Lower Odds for Glaucoma

Eye Care, Glaucoma

By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter (WebMD) WEDNESDAY, Nov. 15, 2017 (HealthDay News) — You probably know that exercise benefits your heart and waistline. But how about your vision? Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles analyzed long-term data on American adults, and found that the most physically active folks were 73 percent less likely to develop glaucoma than the least active […]

Eye Care and Safety for Halloween

Eye Care

Taking Care of Your Eyes This Halloween Halloween is coming, and for many, the spooky holiday means opportunities to dress up in costumes and pretend to be whatever one can imagine, from scary witches to astronauts, kitty cats to celebrities. It’s always exciting and fun to pretend to be someone else for a while and […]

Thinking About Vision Safety Before, During and After a Natural Disaster

Allergies, Eye Care, Eyes, LASIK

The impact and aftermath of this year’s hurricanes, earthquakes, fires and other natural disasters serve as an important reminder to all about the importance of preparing for these events. Earthquakes, storms and fires can take us by surprise, leaving little time to respond safely and effectively. Planning and preparation is essential and this year’s disasters […]

A message for Dr Linn from Jim Maxwell

Eye Care, Eyes, Surgeon

Keep Your Eyes Healthy This Fall, With These Tips!

Eye Care, Eyes, Seasonal Allergies, TIPS

Did you know that autumn is one of the worst times of the year for people who suffer from allergies? Most people think spring when it comes to itchy,red eyes and other allergic discomforts, but fall can trigger symptoms that are just as strong. Here are some tips to help minimize your eye allergy symptoms as the leaves […]