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Sunlight is composed of a combination of red, orange, yellow, green, and blue light rays. This combination is called the light spectrum. I will keep this explanation simple as physics was never my cup of tea! Red rays have the longest wavelengths and are the weakest. On the other hand, blue rays have the shortest… Read More

The sun is an essential element for our survival. This element also possesses the capability of dangerous effects in the shape of ultraviolet radiation. Artificial sources of UV radiation are welding machines, tanning beds, and different kinds of lasers do produce UV radiation. It is commonly known the dangers of the sun on the skin…. Read More

IDesign studio technology The IDesign 2.0 Studio System from Johnson & Johnson is the latest FDA approved platform for vision correction. This technology utilizes a unique process to map the complete visual pathway, thus, delivering a procedure that is 100% personalized for our patient’s eye. A tailored vision correction treatment will provide unsurpassed clarity and… Read More

Top 5 reasons for blindness in the world The World Health Organization, WHO, has estimated that there are 39 million people in the world who are blind. From this group of people, 80% of their visual impairment is either preventable or curable. It is unfortunate that there are so many blind people who are incapacitated… Read More

Do you know what causes cataracts? The formation of cataracts is partly due to the aging process. If you live long enough, you will develop cataracts. The Beaver Dam Eye Institute concluded from their data that of patients older than 74 years of age, 38.8 % of men and 45.9% of women had developed significant… Read More

Diabetic retinopathy is the most common cause of vision loss among people with diabetes. This condition involves changes to the light-sensitive tissue called the retina. The changes are due to blood vessels bleeding or leaking fluid, thus distorting vision. How to get diagnosed If you have diabetes and you are noticing vision changes, you need… Read More

What to tell our patients at Katzen Eye Care     We are all trying to find new ways to have a healthier and less stressful life. One of the most common means for relaxation is practicing yoga. However, I do not recall too many patients asking us if they can do yoga. It is assumed… Read More

Spring is upon us. Spring is a synonym of beautiful blooms, ducklings waddling by the lakes and warmer temperatures, and the infamous eye allergies. There are two kinds of allergies: Seasonal caused by pollen from the blooms, weeds, and grasses. And perennial which is found throughout the year and caused by dust, smoke, and animals…. Read More

We all struggle with the question of: Do I really need to make an eye appointment? Waiting for the next time you want a pair of glasses or contacts is not the correct way of taking care of your eyes. Here are a few tips to keep in mind of when you should definitely come… Read More

We are all concerned about our vitamin intake. Do we know which vitamins are essential for the health of our eyes? Even though our eyes are very small organs, they need a series of vitamins and nutrients to function at their best capacity. Here are 9 key vitamins to maintain eye health: Vitamin A Vitamin… Read More