Dr. Gordy's Blog

BABY BOOMERS MAINTAINING EYE HEALTH

Baby boomers, those born between 1946-1964, are somehow beating the statistics when it comes to eye health in ways there parents did not according to a recent article.  They are experiencing better retinal health and it may be due to healthier lifestyles and doctors and scientists are welcoming the news.

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THE BEST WAYS TO KEEP YOUR EYES HEALTHY

You’d like to keep your eyesight in your later years right? We think that we all do and of course we know there isn’t a cookie cutter formula that is fool proof, but there are things we can do to improve the chances of keeping our eyesight as we age.

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WOMEN DEAL WITH EYE DISEASES MORE THAN MEN

According to the National Health Institute, women make up two-thirds of the people who are blind or visually impaired in the world. In the case of dry eye, the American Academy of Ophthalmology says that 3 million US woman have the disease while only 1.7 million men. The question of why what scientists and doctors are trying to determine.

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BEWARE OF COSTUME CONTACT LENSES

If you love Halloween like many people do, then you like to dress in costume. The more creative and authentic, the better. One of the ways that people look to up their costume is with decorative or costume contact lenses, but those who do, it’s not without a serious risk.

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FOODS FOR EYE HEALTH

It’s important that you eat a balanced diet rich is foods designed to boost your eye health. Eating these foods are not just good for your overall health, but they can help keep your eyes healthy while, even in some cases, prevent some eye diseases.

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POSSIBLE CAUSES FOR YOUR EYE PROBLEMS

Many people know they have eye health or vision problems when they are struggling to see or battling chronic irritations, but it’s important to know what could be at the room of your eye problems.

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COMBATING RED EYE

Whether it’s contact lenses or allergies or an eye infection, red eye can be bothersome. It can impact our vision and even our daily lives. So, how do we combat red eye?

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TOP BRANDS IN EYEGLASSES

If you need vision correction, you at least want to make sure that you look your best, right? There are so many stylish and attractive frames available to complement everyone, it’s a great time to be wearing glasses.

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CHILD FRIENDLY EYE CARE

As your Phenix City eye doctor, we’re proud of the fact that we take just as good care of your children as we do for you.  Our attention and care with your children will put them at ease. We take time during their eye exam to make sure they feel comfortable. And if they require vision correction, we provide the best possible method while making sure they feel great throughout whole process.

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