Fireworks may be advertised like toys, and you may think you know how to handle them safely; but the danger to you and your loved ones is real. Fireworks can...

Nearsightedness, also known as myopia, affects about 42 percent of Americans. Myopia is caused by improperly functioning eye muscles, making far objects appear blurred. Severe cases of myopia increase the...

By Dr. Stephen H. Uretsky, Coastal Jersey Eye Center How many pairs of shoes do you own? On average, women own 20 and men own 12 (it’s true…I looked it...

Shingles, also known as zoster or herpes zoster, is a painful skin rash caused by the varicella zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. If you’ve had chickenpox (virtually...

A quiet revolution is occurring in the field of eye care, namely the diagnosis and treatment of Dry Eye Disease (DED). Spurred by new research, specific treatments and changes in...

Bloodshot eyes: they’re unpleasant to look at and even more irksome to suffer through. What causes this sudden change in color – and the occasional itchy or watery sensation –...

The holiday season is here, and for parents of young children that means a return to the annual toy-shopping frenzy. Before you start notching items off your gift list, take...