November is Diabetes and Vision Loss Awareness Month. We asked Dr. Penny Reck. M.D. to tell us a bit about maintaining eye health when you have diabetes. Read more →

August is cataract awareness month. We asked Stephen Reck, M.D. to talk with us about some of the newest advances in cataract surgery.

This is a very exciting time to be a cataract surgeon. Advances in surgical technique and lens implant technology are allowing people to recover more quickly and see better after surgery than they did in past years. As an ophthalmologist, I see a lot of patients who are having trouble with their vision. But I am happy when I can tell someone that their only problem is a cataract. This is because we can usually restore their vision with cataract surgery. Cataract surgery can be a life-changing experience for some people who may regain their ability to read and drive. I really enjoy seeing my patients after surgery because they are usually so happy with their vision.

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July is Fireworks Eye Safety month. We asked Dr. Jatinder Bansal, O.D. how to keep your eyes safe during the holiday and throughout the summer.

Many eye injuries can be easily avoided. As the weather becomes warmer and people are spending more and more time outdoors, the number of eye injuries tends to increase. In 2008, seven people died and an estimated 7,000 were treated in emergency departments for fireworks-related injuries in the United States.

Here are some of my suggestions for enjoying fireworks and other summer activities SAFELY: Read more →

The newest member of our staff hails from Canada and is currently working in our DuPont office. We sat down with Dr. Jatinder Bansal and asked her a few questions so you could get to know her a little better. Read more →

At the beginning of April, Dr. Jay Rudd and his son Justin joined a group of doctors on their biannual trip to Haiti. For one week Dr. Rudd worked at free clinics and performed eye surgeries for some of the residents of this country still recovering from the magnitude 7.0 earthquake that devastated Port-au-Prince more than a year ago.

The following is an interview with Dr. Rudd about his experience in Haiti. Read more →