Eye Care
Halloween Costume Safety Tips
From the candy to Halloween costumes, this is a fun-filled time for kids and parents. Although it’s been a warm October, the signs of fall are certainly around us. The leaves on the trees are turning, haunted houses are popping up. There’s a nip in the air, pumpkin patches are in full swing and children’s Halloween costumes are being planned. We wanted to offer a few tips on dressing your little ghouls and goblins.
Does your costume block your vision?
Masks, wigs and eye patches may make an outfit complete,… Continue reading
Dry Eyes and Healthy Aging
Eye drops for dry eyes
We’re rolling into another season of the year as summer winds down and the nights are getting dark earlier. September is National Healthy Ageing Month and we want to point out some advantages of annual exams and health visits. When it comes to your vision many diseases can be slowed down, stopped, or even reversed if caught early. Having routine screenings helps to give a baseline for your doctor to better be able to notice changes in your eyes.
If your eyes aren’t giving you… Continue reading
BACK TO SCHOOL EYE EXAMS
A Back to School comprehensive eye exam can be a key to your child’s success at school. Will your child be among the 86% of children that don’t have a comprehensive vision exam before returning to school or entering school/preschool for the first time?
Vacations are almost over and we’re entering the back to school mode, a time for excitement and learning. Our children receive so much information at school….are they ready to thrive in today’s fast-paced and challenging educational environment? Technology can often add additional strain to your eyes.… Continue reading
STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY IN EYE CARE
Earlier this year, you may remember us talking about our OCT machine. OCT Angiography (OCTA) is a quick non-invasive piece of equipment which performs a test, allowing your eye doctor to see retinal vessels during your annual eye exam. OCTA is the only non-invasive way to visualize the vascular structure of your retina.
The machine allows us to look at the eye in a similar manner as an MRI. It takes a piece by piece view of the eye. Our optometrists then look at this imagery and are able to… Continue reading
DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH
Early detection is key with diabetes!
If you are one of the estimated 29.1 million people that have diabetes, then you have most likely had a discussion with you doctor about possible health related issues that comes with the disease. Diabetes also can have a negative effect on your eyesight. Obtaining regular screenings will allow you to monitor your health and react to any changes that may have occurred.
While it is important for everyone to maintain routine visits with their optometrist, people with diabetes need to be especially vigilant… Continue reading
HAVE YOU SPENT DOWN YOUR FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT?
Perhaps you over budgeted for this year’s Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and coming to the end of the year have too much left in the account. Are you taking steps to use up those monies? Depending on your employer and the type of plan you have, left over monies may or may not be eligible to carry over into 2015. So now is the time to act.
Confused on how and what an FSA is? A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is a tax-favored program offered by employers that allows their… Continue reading
BISSELL EYE CARE EXPANDS LOCATIONS
As a high school student, Dr. John Bissell always knew he wanted to be an optometrist. He job shadowed under Dr. Roger Johnson and learned first-hand what owning your own practice meant. In April 2010, Dr. Bissell had an opportunity to purchase his first practice in Bakerstown.
During Dr. Bissell’s early years in private practice, Dr. Johnson continued to serve as a mentor. Bissell Eye Care has quickly grown over the past four years to become a premiere eye care center serving the northern Pittsburgh suburbs.… Continue reading
TIPS ON CHOOSING EYEGLASS FRAMES
It’s time to update your look here are some tips on choosing the best eyeglass frames for your facial features and body makeup. Don’t be overwhelmed with the amount of eyeglass frames and styles to choose from. Our technicians are trained to help you select the best fit for your face and body make up from the many brands of eye glass frames featured in our showroom.
Cosmopolitan Magazine recently highlighted how celebrities are choosing the right style to fit their facial features. Glasses become a… Continue reading
Eye Injuries and Snowball Fights
Avoid eye injuries from snowball fights. Pittsburgh has seen a good dose of winter already. We’ve encountered delays and school closings due to the arctic temperatures. But those same winter conditions are ripe for eye injuries received as a result of a good snowball fight.
The fact is that children and adults will always enjoy a good romp in the snow, making snow forts, snow angels sledding and throwing snowballs. So, please play it safe and avoid eye injuries. Never aim for the head and do not use… Continue reading
Eye Injury Emergency Tips
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, approximately 44% of eye injuries occur in the home. Wearing the proper eye protection can help to prevent eye injuries. However, should an eye injury occur notify your optometrist and seek medical attention immediately.
For Chemical Burns:
- Immediately flush the eye with water by holding the eye under a faucet or shower. Or pour the water into the eye using a clean container while keeping the eye open as wide as possible while flushing.
- DO NOT use an eye… Continue reading
