Category: Eye Health

I’m sitting at my desk, starting to feel that familiar scratchiness in my eyes, then the stinging and watering. Later my vision goes fuzzy and I want to rub them so hard. I need to get this project done, the deadline is tomorrow! How often does this happen to you? Do you know what to… Read More

If the Old Farmers Almanac is true then this winter is going to be a brutal one! Did you know that even in the cold winter months it is vital to keep our eyes protected, especially from the elements of wind and snow? The eyes can become uncomfortably dry and irritated. Following are a few… Read More

Have you ever ordered a much-craved, grease-filled, wonderfully juicy burger and wondered “Is this really what I should be eating?” Common sense tells us that a good diet leads to a healthier & longer life. But what about the eyes? Does diet make much of a difference? I remember as a young kid being told… Read More

Often called Allergic Conjunctivitis (inflammation of the conjunctiva), eye allergies are quite common in varying degrees and happen when the eyes come into contact with something that the body finds irritating. The eyes and lids will become red, swollen and itchy. They may also start tearing and feel “watery”. Some people also feel a burning… Read More

Summer is finally here!!!! I am sure, like me, you are enjoying the sunshine and soaking up as much as you can get! With the start of summer we are naturally outside more, with all the festivals, outdoor eating and lazy strolls through the park. With these wonderful things happening in our lives, we should… Read More

An afternoon walk with the family, the kids running and playing and that wonderful, fresh air. These are just a few of the benefits to being outside this time of year. But in today’s fast-paced, technology-driven society, it seems many of us have forgotten this as we are glued to a computer, television, video game… Read More

If you have trouble seeing at night, especially when you are driving, you are not alone. And with the fall season, it gets darker earlier. These tips will help you see best and stay safe at night. Clean your lens: Your quality of vision is affected by the clarity of the lens you’re looking through,… Read More

Climate change has been a hot topic for more 15 years. Now, it’s getting personal, as in your health. During the past five years, Ophthalmology practices have noticed a rise in dry eyes and eye allergies. No surprise when you consider that during the past decade, nasal and ocular allergies have more than doubled. Some… Read More

As medical professionals, everyone at Milwaukee Eye Care is excited to see each and every one of our patients, whether you are coming in for your first exam or have been a patient here for many years. You might wonder why we ask you all kinds of questions about your general health, the medications you… Read More

Being a new parent, I like to make sure we get plenty of photographs of my daughter and have come to appreciate a good high quality camera, but why are all of my pictures of my children showing red eyes? In many cases it might be just the case of a bad camera, or too… Read More