Happy 2023!      Have you set your resolutions for the New Year? Make sure to add “having my eyes checked” to the top of your list, even if you think you are seeing clearly!     January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, so it’s the perfect time to talk about the importance of annual eye exams. Glaucoma, a disease that affects the optic nerve, is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. Frighteningly, glaucoma has no symptoms until blindness has already begun.      There are multiple types of glaucoma, but the most common typ ..read more

What is Myopia? “I can see up close without my glasses but I need them to see far away. Does this mean I am nearsighted or farsighted?” We hear this all the time and know it can be confusing! Being nearsighted means you have a hard time seeing far away without correction. Being farsighted means you have a hard time seeing up close without correction. Having astigmatism is another type of correction, and that can make things blurry at every range, but that’s a story for a different day. Today, we’re going to focus on being nearsighted. Having a nearsighted prescription is called “myopia” (prono ..read more

“Sleepy” is not just a dwarf. You may have referred to it as “sleep,” “crust,” or even “eye boogers.”  My earliest memory of waking up with crusty eyelashes is as a very small child, and my mom telling me I had “sleepy” in my eyes.  I’m not sure why she added the “y” to the end– maybe to make it a little cuter-sounding to a 4 year old. So what is that crust that forms in the eyelashes, usually evident upon waking in the morning?  Most likely, it is due to a chronic infectious condition called blepharitis. Occasionally waking up with this symptom may not be a concern, just an ind ..read more

‘Tis the season! How to handle ocular allergies Are you one of the many seasonal allergy sufferers in Louisiana? Seasonal allergies can bring along not only coughing and sneezing, but also red, itchy, and watery eyes. You may treat your allergies with oral antihistamines, nasal sprays or allergy shots, but did you know there are also specific treatment options available for ocular allergies? The first step in treating ocular allergies is to confirm that your symptoms are truly being caused only by environmental allergens. Red, itchy, watery eyes can develop not only from allergies but also fro ..read more

We are very excited to announce that Mitchell Family Eye Care is now offering retinal photography for every patient at their annual exam! This new technology allows our doctors to more effectively examine your ocular health, monitor for changes, and present your findings in the format of a digital image. What is a retinal photograph? First things first. You may be wondering what the retina is and why it is important to photograph it. Your retina is the light-sensitive tissue that lines the inside of your eye. It is responsible for converting light into electrical signals which are then passed ..read more

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