When it comes to seeing the world, our eyes take center stage. But it’s not a solo performance—supporting structures like the eyelids, tear ducts, and eye sockets play a critical role in how well the eye is able to function. These things also contribute to connecting and communicating with others. If these external aspects of […]

Fearful of Cataract Surgery? These Two Patient Stories Might Ease Your Mind Professional rodeo clown T. J. Williams spent years protecting fallen bull riders and entertaining crowds with his comical antics. “I’ve ridden bulls, fought bulls, been in the barrel, all supposedly scary stuff,” he says matter-of-factly. His casual way of describing a profession not

Could Your Health Choices-Good or Bad-Have an Impact on Your Eyesight? A healthy lifestyle can help you live your best life now, as well as reduce your risk of disease or disability later in life. That goes ditto for your eyes-some TLC now could increase your chances for unimpaired vision throughout your life. “What’s good

Want Better Vision for Life? 3 Tips to Keep Your Eyes Healthy! The differences between men and women are more than biological-they extend to nearly every area of life. That’s especially true regarding vision health. Women on average have higher incidences of certain eye conditions than men, for a number of reasons that include two

Hattiesburg Eye Now Offers Gucci® and Mont Blanc® High Fashion Eyewear Eyeglasses help make the world clearer for billions of people. But they’re more than a means of vision correction: they become a part of the wearer’s facial appearance, and thus an extension of their personality. So, whether you’re the life of the party or

Noticing Changes in Your Vision? It Could Be AMD There’s no way to sugar-coat it—our risk for vision problems increases as we get older from age-related eye conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, or diabetic retinopathy. It’s imperative, then, to keep a close “eye” on your eyes, especially if you’re over 50. One of the more serious

4 Facts You Should Know About Glaucoma Around 4 million Americans have a disease slowly progressing within their eyes that could eventually rob them of their sight. What’s even worse: A significant number of these individuals don’t even suspect something’s wrong. The disease is glaucoma, a chronic condition in which the eye’s normal fluid pressure

As Ol’ Blue Eyes (a.k.a. Frank Sinatra) once crooned, “Oh, by gosh, by golly—it’s time for mistletoe and holly!” That’s right: Although it feels like you just boxed up last year’s decorations, the Holidays are once more clamoring at your doorstep. So, by gosh, by golly, go all out being jolly! Of course, that doesn’t

Diabetes is fast becoming a major health crisis in the world. Here in the United States, nearly one in five adults have some form of the disease, with the potential to cause severe harm within the body—including the eyes. The impact diabetes can have on vision is a big concern for eyecare physicians like Dr.

During the Halloween season, kids across the country can be whoever they want—firefighters, princesses, pirates, or any creature from a comic book universe. When it comes to costuming, the only limits are in the imagination. It’s all for fun—yet there are some potential health risks to avoid when transforming your youngster into their super alter-ego.