by Carolyn Marquez | Sep 13, 2023 | Patient Health
Are dry, itchy, and gritty eyes bothering you? You’re not alone. Dry eye disease affects many people, causing discomfort and irritation. But how do you know when it’s time to seek a diagnosis and explore treatment options? If you’ve been experiencing...
by Thomas Eye Center | Sep 8, 2023 | Patient Health
Around the age of 40, most adults will start experiencing signs of presbyopia. It is when your eyes gradually lose the ability to see things clearly up close. The tell-tale sign may be when you notice yourself needing to hold things further away to read them. ...
by Thomas Eye Center | Aug 14, 2023 | Patient Health
To help you beat the common cold this season, here are a few things to keep in mind: The best practice for washing hands: wet hands with warm water before applying soap, rub hands together covering each palm, between fingers and then the back of your hand, and then...
by Thomas Eye Center | Aug 1, 2023 | Community, Patient Health, Useful information
If you have any old eyeglasses or sunglasses laying around, don’t throw them away! Consider donating them to local people in need. Dr. Thomas is partnered with the Lions Clubs International and our office is an official drop off location! Just gather your...
by Thomas Eye Center | Jul 26, 2023 | Patient Health
Dry eye occurs when the quantity and/or quality of tears fails to keep the surface of the eye adequately lubricated. The risk of developing dry eye increases with advancing age. These days, though, even young people are developing dry eye due to “digital eye strain”...
by Thomas Eye Center | Mar 12, 2023 | Patient Health
Why does my eye twitch? Stress: While we’re all under stress at times, our bodies react in different ways. Eye twitching can be one sign of stress. Tiredness: A lack of sleep, whether because of stress or some other reason, can trigger eyelid spasms. Catching up...
