Diabetic eye disease is the leading cause of blindness among adults HILLSBOROUGH, NJ (November 2, 2015) – November is National Diabetes Month and Dr. Barbara Tarbell encourages anyone who has, or may be at risk for, diabetes to have an annual eye examination. “Diabetes affects 18.2 million Americans, 5.2 million of which may not even […]
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Home improvement projects pose danger to vision HILLSBOROUGH, NJ (October 1, 2015) – Home is a place we think of as a refuge, but when it comes to the eyes, home can be a very dangerous place, according to Dr. Barbara Tarbell. “Every year in the US, more than 125,000 people suffer injuries to the […]
Avoid sports-related eye injuries, insist on protective eyewear policy HILLSBOROUGH, NJ (September 10, 2015) – Shin guards for soccer, shoulder pads for football, and batting helmets for baseball and softball. Almost every sport has its own unique safety equipment, but according to Dr. Barbara Tarbell, most participants in sports forget to protect one of the […]
What you should know about pink eye and how you can prevent a pink eye outbreak in the classroom. pink-eye-facts
Do Your Sunglasses Really Protect Your Eyes from the Sun? Dr. Barbara Tarbell/Advanced Eyecare & Vision Gallery stresses importance of quality UV protection to prevent eye and vision problems. HILLSBOROUGH, NJ (July 9, 2015)—As Americans are planning spring and summer vacations, many may be contemplating buying a new pair of stylish sunglasses. Dr. Barbara […]
Dr. Tarbell offers some eye opening facts about fireworks -related injuries. Click on the below link to read about firework safety. July – Fireworks Safety – PRESS RELEASE
Why Contact Lenses and Water Don’t Mix Water often contains bacteria that can cause eye infections; Dr. Barbara Tarbell/Advanced Eyecare & Vision Gallery recommends good hygiene practices for contact lens wearers HILLSBOROUGH, NJ (June 15, 2015)—Looking to escape the summer heat, Americans will flock to local pools, waterparks, or larger bodies of water for a […]
Dr. Barbara Tarbell discusses damages to eyes from UV exposure HILLSBOROUGH, NJ (May 1, 2015) – The same sun rays that lead to skin cancer and premature aging of the skin are just as bad for your eyes, according to Dr. Barbara Tarbell. The culprit is ultraviolet (UV) rays and because May is National UV […]