There are many reasons that cause your eyes to become red. Red eye is a general term to describe red, irritated, bloodshot eyes. 1. Subconjuctival hemorrhage – broken blood vessel that causes no harm to the eye 2. Blepharitis – inflammation and flaking of the eyelids 3. Dry eye 4. Allergies 5. Conjunctivitis or “pink […]

Did you know that contact lenses are considered medical devices? If you neglect them they could cause serious damage to your eyes. Here is a great video on how to properly care for your contact lenses. Sometimes we forget the correct methods when we are rushing around to get ready in the morning! Contact lens […]

Check out this newsletter from the American Academy of Ophthalmology with Monmouth Eye Care: Diabetes 2017_Release

November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, approximately 29 million Americans age 20 or older have diabetes, but almost one-third don’t know they have the disease and are at risk for vision loss and other health problems. This is why it is so important to get annual eye […]

Choosing an intraocular lens can be intimidating. We are talking about you sight after all and one option might be good for a certain person, but not neccisarily the correct choice for yourself. Here is a break down of the types of lenses: Choosing your IOL

Dr. Macdonald will be teaching SICS or small incision cataract surgery at the American Academy of Ophthalmology this year in New Orleans! This type of surgery is what he has been teaching throughout Africa for many years. This course is designed to teach eye doctors throughout the world this inexpensive yet effective way of restoring […]

Did you know that you should have a baseline comprehensive eye exam at least by age 40? Find out why here: http://bit.ly/qnaFpz Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in people over 60. Learn more about the risks here: http://bit.ly/18ZVIOu By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have cataracts. Read these five […]