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 […]
Deciphering Between Allergies and Dry Eye Syndrome Women are more prone, hormone therapy may increase incidences HILLSBOROUGH, NJ ( April 1, 2015) – Everyone experiences the symptoms from time to time: burning, irritable eyes, and/or a sensation that something is actually scratching the eye. The symptoms are chronic for 3 million American women, according to […]
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PRESS RELEASE Don’t Let Your Job Be a Pain Workplace safety addresses computer vision syndrome Hillsborough, NJ (March 2, 2015) – Approximately 100 million American workers are affected by computer eyestrain, a symptom of computer vision syndrome (CVS), according to Dr. Barbara Tarbell. “March is Eye Safety in the Workplace Month, and as our nation […]
Chronic Dry Eye Disease and you find yourself using wet drops for relief? This may mean you have a disease called Chronic Dry Eye. Chronic Dry Eye is a chronic disease that can be caused by advanced age, contact lens wear, certain medications, eye diseases, other medical conditions, or environmental factors. One type of Chronic […]
AMD Awareness Raises Questions Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month, common questions HILLSBOROUGH, NJ (February 1, 2015) – An estimated 10 million Americans show evidence of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a progressive eye condition that can destroy “straight-ahead” vision, according to Barbara Tarbell, OD, FAAO. “February is AMD Awareness Month and we encourage all people, especially […]
Did you know? 164,000 pairs of glasses have been collected by the Eye Make a Difference program and distributed to those in need across the globe (since 2008). Eyes-make-a-difference Help us make a difference by donating your used pair of glasses. We have a donation box in our optical department. Just drop them off and […]
Eye Chart It is important to add certain nutrients to your diet that can delay the progress of age related macular degeneration (AMD). Adding Zinc, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Lutein & Zeaxanthin can delay the progression of AMD.
If your children are on the computer 6-8 hours a day..why not invest in their vision? There are so many sources of UV exposure. Cell phones, tablets, laptops, chrome books, flat screens, the list seems endless. We understand it cost more money but since UV damage to the macula is cumulative over a lifetime, everything […]