What is Digital Retinal Photography? Digital Retinal Photography is new technology that represents the latest in eye disease detection. It allows us to more thoroughly evaluate your retina, the sensitive tissue in your eye that is responsible for vision. The retina is susceptible to a variety of diseases, which can lead to vision loss. Why…
Value of Eye Care with Us
Why choose Eyecare Associates of Lee’s Summit Afraid of the Air Puff test? Hate lots of confusing questions? Wondering if you can just squint around the scratches on your glasses? Putting off that eye exam can be tempting, especially if you’re in good health and don’t wear glasses or contacts. How do you choose where…
Sunglasses: 8 Things You Should Know
Sunglasses have been around for almost 100 years in their current form and as they have became readily available to everyone, they have become increasingly popular. During my exams with patients, I encourage everyone to ask questions and sun wear comes up all the time. So to celebrate National Sunglasses Day in June, I put…
Don’t Scratch That Itch!
Allergy season is here Allergy season is here again and when you think about ocular allergies, what are the first symptoms that come to mind? Usually, we think of someone complaining about their itchy, red, and watery eyes. But what causes these symptoms? Histamine! We all think of histamine as being the bad guy, but…
10 ways to keep your eyes healthy
There are lots of things you can do to keep your eyes healthy. We listed a few of the easiest things you can do to ensure great vision for life. Hope this generate some good discussions with your doctor at your next visit. That’s what I call Life, in Focus! Related Blogs Blue Light on…
Spinach vs Carrots: Which is Better for Vision?
A plethora of studies have shown anti-oxidants help slow progression of eye diseases such as macular degeneration and light sensitivity (photophobia), Cold water or oily fish contain Omega-3 Fatty Acids. Foods rich in Vitamins A, C and lutein include spinach, kale, strawberries and tomatoes, but not all nutrients are created equally. Vitamin A is critical…
Is Dry Eye ruining your life? Costs of dry eye
Economics of dry eye: burden on us all If dry eye is left untreated, it can interfere with all aspect of your life, including economically from making less money, being less productive, to shelling out lots of cash for long term treatments. The consensus has been over the last few decades that treating your symptoms…
Reshaping care: New myopia trends in myopia management
A meteoric rise in myopia prevalence places it among the greatest eye health threats of the 21st century, precipitating calls for eye care providers to embrace promising management therapies outlined in new clinical guidance. Because there is no safe level of myopia, and 25% of patients with an axial length of greater than 26mm will…
Keeping you safe from COVID-19
Firstly, we want to say we sincerely hope you, your friends and family are healthy during these stressful times. Who thought we’d still be here over a year later. We feel privileged to be a part of your health care team and are taking steps to keep you as safe as possible for everyone who comes in….
A quick test for glaucoma can help you prevent blindness
The new year is an excellent time for Lee’s Summit citizens to become educated, to get their eyes checked and to get treatment if needed, before permanent and irreversible damage begins. Checkng for glaucoma only needs a quick test. Experts call glaucoma “the sneak thief of sight” because there are no symptoms in the early…
Marijuana Not Useful for Glaucoma
Laura Nennig, OD November 18, 2018 Now with the approval of medical marijuana use in Missouri, I’m anticipating many patients asking about whether marijuana is useful for treating glaucoma, some out of curiosity and others hoping to get a prescription. Here are a few things to know. Marijuana: schedule 1 drug Marijuana is currently categorized…
Wearing Hubble Contacts? You’ll want to read this…
original source: GRITDAILY Contacts are not a one size fits all product, so it can do more harm than good if used incorrectly. Bad news, contact lens wearers—the hot new (cheap) service Hubble has one pretty big catch. If you’ve been on social media at all in the last year or two, odds are you’ve…
The eclipse and your eyes
(Fethi Belaid/AFP/Getty Images) Parents: The solar eclipse is nothing to fear. Here’s how to watch it with your kids. (This is reprinted from the Washington Post.) A total solar eclipse is an incredible thing — something I deeply believe should be experienced by adults and children alike. It literally illustrates how our solar system works as…
Eyelid Twitches: 8 Things You Should Know
Eyelid Twitches can drive you nuts! You may have experienced this before: out of nowhere, your eyelid starts twitching uncontrollably. While this can be a cause of aggravation, eyelid twitches, spasms or tics are actually quite common. Here are 8 things you should know about this eye condition! Related Blogs Blue Light on eye Health…
Eye injections help vision loss in diabetes.
Eye injections help vision loss in diabetes. For the past 20 years, Julio has taken medication daily to treat his diabetes, but it was still a shock when he suffered a hemorrhage in his right eye more than a year ago. “I could see blood,” said the 46-year-old from Kendall, who did not want his…
Zika Virus
Zika Virus Zika Virus, also known as ZIKV, is the latest infectious disease threat to capture the attention of the American public. With its origin in Brazil, the host country of this year’s Summer Olympics, and its association with potentially severe birth defects, Zika understandably has many people concerned.
Myopia on the Rise: ~9.6 million Americans severely nearsighted
Rates of nearsightedness — also known as myopia — in the United States are on the rise. The myopia epidemic has gone from 1 in 4 Americans to nearly 1 in 2. Since the early 1970s, 25 % were nearsighted latest data from about 2000 is over 40%. While myopia doesn’t cause issues for most…
Awareness of Blue Light and Digital Devices Remain Low
According to surveys parents underestimate the amount of time their children spend on digital devices that emit blue light. Results of a survey conducted by VSP Vision showed that the majority of parents are not aware of the impact of blue light from digital devices on vision. VSP Vision surveyed more than 1,000 parents on…
‘Zombie’ contacts damage teen’s eye
‘Zombie’ contacts damage teen’s eye USA Today Network Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press 7:39 p.m. EDT October 28, 2015 (Photo: Courtesy of Dawn Carpenter) ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich. — A pair of Halloween-themed cosmetic contact lenses bought to turn a teen into a zombie instead damaged her cornea, partially blinding her right eye, her family said. Leah Carpenter,…
Glaucoma-The Stealthy Eye Disease
Eyecare Associates’ eye doctors provides glaucoma care from screening to diagnosis to treatment! Glaucoma is the term used to describe any of a group of related eye disorders that cause damage to the optic nerve–the structure that transmits visual information from the eye to the brain. In most cases, this eye disease is associated with…
Early detection key in thwarting macular degeneration
Early detection key in thwarting macular degeneration Macular degeneration, which can impair vision, is common in older people. But there are treatments for the disease, particularly if problems are caught early, said Dr. R. Ross Lakhanpal from MedStar Union Memorial Hospital Eye Center. He stressed the importance of regular eye exams because there may be…
Poor Hygiene Habits Linked To Contact Lens Case Contamination
Poor hygiene habits linked to contact lens case contamination Dr. Mark Herriott, OD, with Eyecare Associates of Lees Summit gives us an important update on a recent study found that contact lens wearers who have poor hygiene habits also have increased bacterial contamination in their contact lens cases. The research was published in Optometry and…
Sunny Days Call for Sun Wear
Sunny days call for sun wear, and a pair of well-fitting shades can protect the eye area from damage from ultraviolet light.
7 Sins of Contact Lens Wearers
They’re not wrath or lust, but these bad habits can leave you with nasty eye infections. Seven a.m. You hit snooze, wake up, get dressed and brush your teeth. You comb your hair, throw in your contacts, slug some coffee and leave for the day. That quick minute devoted to putting in your contacts may…
10 Steps to Prevent Vision Loss
Eyecare Associates recommends these 10 Steps to Prevent Vision Loss. Most people aren’t aware that 75% of potential vision loss can be prevented or treated. This largely depends on patients being proactive and educated about their eye health. Here are 10 important steps to protect and preserve your precious eyesight.
Measles Can Rob a Child’s Sight, Doctors Warn
Measles Can Rob a Child’s Sight, Doctors Warn According to a recent article in Health Day News many people may still believe measles is a harmless, transient disease. But experts warn that even before the telltale skin rash appears, the infection typically shows up in the eyes. In rare cases, measles can trigger long-term vision…
Study finds eyeliner application may cause eye problems
Study finds eyeliner application may cause eye problems People who apply eyeliner on the inner eyelid, or waterline, run the risk of contaminating the eye and causing vision trouble, according to research by a scientist at the University of Waterloo. This is the first study to prove that particles from pencil eyeliner move into the…
Ah Spring, Ah Allergies
Ah Spring, Ah Allergies Ah Spring, Ah Allergies it’s a time of April showers and May flowers. And as Dr. Mark Herriott with Eyecare Associates of Lees Summit notes for many of us, this also means the return of seasonal burning, itching and red eyes. While most people look forward to snow melting and…
Washing Dishes By Hand May Lower The Risk Of Allergies In Kids
Washing Dishes By Hand May Lower The Risk Of Allergies In Kids A new and preliminary study published in the journal Pediatrics, adds to an increasing body of evidence that suggests getting a little dirty does the immune system some good. That thinking is known as the “hygiene hypothesis,” which speculates that the reason kids…
Eye Tattoos Risk Eye Damage
Shock value is hard to produce in the Internet age, but some attendees of the International Tattoo Festival in Caracas, Venezuela, gave it their best shot. The four-day festival, organized to spread awareness of extreme body art, featured ghoulish face tattoos, extreme piercings, bifurcated tongues and Kala Kaiwi, the Hawaiian man who owns the world…
