General, Health, Uncategorized
A total solar eclipse will take place on Monday, August 21, 2017. A total solar eclipse results when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun. The Moon will be totally covering the image of the Sun when viewed by an observer on Earth.Looking directly at a solar eclipse without proper eye protection can cause […]
Read MoreWestchester Eye Surgeons, S.C. staff speak at the 2017 Illinois Society of Eye Physicians & Surgeons and the Chicago Ophthalmological Society (ISEPS/COS) Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) section. Staff members of Westchester Eye Surgeons, S.C. presented topics at the COT section of ISEPS/COS on April 7, 2017. The Westchester team comprised 33% of the invited speakers. Surprises […]
Read MoreThe U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 20,000 workplace eye injuries happen each year. Ocular injuries range from simple eye strain to severe trauma that can cause permanent damage, vision loss and blindness. The single most important proactive preventive measure protecting against eye injuries is using appropriate protective eyewear. It is estimated that 90 percent of eye injuries can […]
Read MoreDigital screens have become an integral part of our lives. We rely on tablets, smart phones, gaming devices and computers for the written information we use for leisure, at home and at the workplace. As the dependence on digital screens increases, so do reports of eye fatigue and discomfort (eye strain). An important physiologic change […]
Read MoreEye Conditions, Eye Treatments, General, Health, News
Over the years, our patients have shared many eye-related concerns with the Westchester Eye Surgeons staff. Read on as we clarify some common misconceptions. Reading in dim light is harmful to your eyes. True or False? False. Reading in dim light may strain your eyes but it is not harmful. Viewing your computer monitor is harmful to […]
Read MoreEye Treatments, General, Health, News
Dr. Spero Kinnas Appointed Program Chair for the 2017 Illinois Society of Eye Physicians & Surgeons and the Chicago Ophthalmological Society Annual Meeting. Dr. Kinnas was chosen to chair the Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) section during the April 7, 2017 meeting of the Illinois Society of Eye Physicians & Surgeons and the Chicago Ophthalmological Society […]
Read MoreEye Treatments, Health, Outpatient Surgery, Retinal Imaging
Retinal Photography Almost every ophthalmologist in the United States has a color retinal photography camera. Retinal photography cameras can view most of the macula, retina, and optic nerve. While this test is useful in determining the level of blood build up in the retinal vessels, it does not give details of the flow of blood. Normal Retinal Photo Retinal […]
Read MoreCataract, Diabetes, Eye Conditions, Eye Treatments, Health
The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends all persons should have a baseline ocular screening by age forty even if there are no visual issues. This includes dilation of the pupils to examine the structures inside the eye. Early maturity onset eye conditions detectable during a dilated eye exam include: Cataracts Eye pressure disease (glaucoma) Diabetic eye disease […]
Read MoreBreast cancer is a breast malignancy. While breast cancer is very rare in men it remains the second most common type of malignancy in BOTH MEN AND WOMEN! If breast cancer goes undetected it can spread (metastasize) to other areas of the body causing health issues and sometimes death. Breast cancer is also is the […]
Read MoreThe Fourth of July is a time for national celebration. Unfortunately, it is also a time when firework eye injuries are at an apex. Statistics predict 2,000 people in the United States will have some sort of eye related injury this Fourth of July. Such eye injuries are not only superficial burns and cuts to […]
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