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What is an Astigmatism and What is Keratoconus?
By Dr. Cheryl G. Murphy, OD It is not uncommon for patients to come in and ask their doctor what an astigmatism is or for them to become concerned...
Can I Cause Eye Damage from Lifting Weights?
By Dr. Cheryl G. Murphy, OD Weightlifting can cause temporary but significant increases in eye pressure also known as intraocular pressure. In some...
Did My Eyesight Worsen During Covid19?
By Dr. Cheryl G. Murphy, OD Increased screen time and less time spent outdoors can have negative impacts on our eyesight and health. While it may be...
Are Sunburned Eyes a Real Thing?
Warm weather is finally here, and people of all ages are heading outdoors for summer activities. We all know the importance of sunscreen and its...
Can the Eyes See the Health of Your Heart?
By Dr. Cheryl G. Murphy, OD Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is a non-invasive, diagnostic test in many optometrists’ offices, and it gives them a...
In Harm’s Way: Kids’ Eyes and Hand Sanitizer
Alcohol based hand sanitizers (ABHS) have become the norm as the pandemic has forced us to sanitize hands when hand washing is not an option. Pump...
The Eyes and Colon Cancer
It may sound strange to hear your eye doctor ask when you last had a colonoscopy but there be reason to ask. During a routine eye examination, the...
Dry Eye–Aggravated with Mask Wearing
As the crisp, cool air of Fall descends upon us in the Northeast, so does the time for us to get out our sweaters, cup our warm beverages and watch...
Blue Light Protection for Back-to-School
by Cheryl G. Murphy, OD Parents are doing as much as they can to safeguard their kids this year. Getting blue light protection for their childrens’...
No Swimming with Contacts: Optometrist not on Duty
by Cheryl G. Murphy, OD When we think of fun in the summer sun it often involves water in some way. We love to hit the beach, open our pools, kayak...
Can I Wear My Contacts During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
by Cheryl G. Murphy, OD At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers knew that the eye was a possible route of infection but were not exactly...