Your children's vision is their primary window into the world around them. Keeping their eyesight healthy is an important part of allowing them to experience life to the fullest. Read these 5 tips!
If your child spends a significant amount of time playing online video games, here’s what you need to know about how it can contribute to the onset and progression of myopia — nearsightedness.
Did you know that pregnancy hormones can affect your vision? Read on to learn about the possible visual changes that some women may experience while expecting, and what warning signs to look out for.
Blinking plays a crucial role in maintaining the right amount of moisture on the eye’s surface. If you don’t blink properly or enough, it can leave your eyes feeling dry and irritated. Fortunately, there are certain blinking exercises you can perform to prevent your eyes from becoming dry.
Have you or a loved one just been prescribed scleral contact lenses? If so, here are a few tips for making the transition a little smoother.
For many children, learning via a digital device has become routine, and their eyes are paying the price. Fortunately, there are ways to minimize digital eye strain while your child is studying.
Red, itchy, irritated eyes are no fun. Here are 7 tips for alleviating the discomfort of dry eye syndrome.
Not sure if you should have LASIK surgery? Here are a few reasons why ortho-k lenses make a great alternative to refractive surgery.
Creating healthy living habits is a great way to preserve your vision throughout your lifetime. These can help keep your eyes healthy and your vision clear.
Keratoconus is a progressive eye condition that gradually causes the cornea to thin and change shape. Luckily, there are different contact lens options to treat it.
If you've noticed that your vision turns hazy after enjoying a meal, you may have an early stage of diabetes mellitus. Here's how your optometrist can help.
Astigmatism is a non-spherical cornea that causes blurred vision. Here are 7 frequently asked questions and answers regarding this very common refractive error.
Myopia (nearsightedness) is the most common refractive error in children. While glasses and contact lenses can help correct a person’s vision, they don’t cure or slow the progression of myopia.
Dry eye syndrome can leave your eyes red, irritated, and itchy. If you ignore your symptoms, other complications can arise. Treating your dry eye syndrome is essential for your eye health and vision.
Photophobia (light sensitivity) is a common side effect of certain eye conditions. This discomfort can be treated with scleral contact lenses.
Eye care is just as important for children as it is for adults. The sooner you teach your children how to care for their eyes, the more likely they will be to ingrain these habits for life. Here are some tips for kids!
Do your eyes become irritated and itchy when you wear contact lenses? Could be dry eye syndrome, allergies or the contact lenses themselves. Read on to find out what to do if you experience contact lens discomfort.
Mosquito bites are annoying but on the eyelid they can be particularly uncomfortable and even impact your vision. Find out what you can do to treat the bite at home, and when it's a good idea to contact your optometrist.
Are your contact lenses uncomfortable? It may be time to look into custom-designed scleral lenses, which provide clear and comfortable vision to people with keratoconus, corneal irregularities, severe dry eye syndrome, astigmatism and hard-to-fit eyes.
Do you have a lump on your eyelid? It could be a chalazion. Learn what a chalazion is, how to treat it and prevent it from recurring.
Do people with dry eye syndrome have to forgo wearing eyeliner and other eye makeup? Although eyeliner can lead to meibomian gland dysfunction, there are steps you can take to safely wear eye makeup without compromising your eye health.
Dry eye syndrome can cause dry, red, itchy, irritated eyes. While eye drops or artificial tears provide relief to some individuals, they may not be effective for people with severe dry eye symptoms. For these individuals, scleral lenses may be a better option. Find out how scleral lenses can help relieve your dry eye symptoms.
Is your child nearsighted (myopic)? Here’s what you need to know about myopia and how it can lead to sight-threatening eye disease in the future.
As we age our eyes start to change, but that doesn’t mean you have to struggle with declining vision. Find out what you can do to maintain eye health after the age of 50.
Although COVID is still present in our lives, we are slowly returning to a semi-normal life. With so many disruptions this past year, the one thing that should be consistent is your child's back-to-school eye evaluations.
If you wear contact lenses, you likely appreciate the freedom it provides. But did you know that wearing contact lenses in water or while sleeping can damage your eyes?
If you have recently been diagnosed with keratoconus, you’ll likely have many questions. We’ve compiled 5 frequently asked questions about keratoconus so you can better understand the disease and learn how to manage it.
Choosing the right eye drops to relieve dry eye syndrome can be a real challenge, as there are several brands and products on the market. Learn all about the types of artificial tears available and start feeling better today.
If you wake up in the morning with itchy, burning eyes, you may have dry eye syndrome. Wonder how this happens when your eyes are closed all night? Read on to find out!
Since blue eyes contain very little melanin — a pigment that helps block out light, including the sun’s harmful UV rays and blue light — they often feel more sensitive to bright light. Find out more.
Scleral contact lenses are so much more than oversized contact lenses. Here are our top 4 reasons why patients and doctors are calling scleral lenses a ‘big deal.’
More and more children are being diagnosed with myopia, a common refractive error associated with developing serious eye diseases later in life, such as macular degeneration and glaucoma. Find out what myopia is and how to prevent it from progressing
Here’s another reason for parents to send their kids out to play. Research shows that spending 2 hours or more outdoors lowers the risk of developing myopia and slows its progression.
Although caffeine has a diuretic and drying effect, it also has tear-producing properties that can potentially lessen your dry eye symptoms.
Dilated eye exams make it possible for eye doctors to better assess your eye health and are the only way to detect certain eye diseases.
Multifocal contact lenses can help people with presbyopia (age-related farsightedness) see clearly, whether focusing on close or distant objects.
Myopia is, unfortunately, becoming the new norm. Is that because more children are spending more time looking at computers? Learn more about myopia and ways to manage it.
Scleral lenses are rigid gas permeable contact lenses that are often prescribed to patients with irregular corneas and severe dry eye syndrome, among other eye conditions. Read on to learn how to insert, remove and care for scleral lenses.
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is more than just blurry vision. Here’s why parents of myopic children should consider myopia control, and what we can do to help.
Here’s a glimpse into the life of Kenneth — a real-life keratoconus patient. Read on to learn about his struggle with this eye disease, and how scleral lenses opened up a world of opportunities for him.
Playing outdoors offers numerous benefits, including delaying the onset of myopia. Read on to learn why, and discover why slowing myopia progression is vital for your child’s eye health.
Myopia, or nearsightedness, can affect not only your child’s vision but their school performance as well. Fortunately, there are ways to slow and sometimes stop myopia’s progression. Learn more about myopia control and why NaturalVue Multifocal lenses may be a good option for your child.
A reduction in hormones during menopause, may lead many women to experience symptoms of dry eye syndrome. Read on to learn about the link between menopause and dry eye syndrome.
Myopia is an eye condition with increasing prevalence. While there is a lot of information out there on myopia, there are also many misconceptions. Read on to discover the REAL facts.
Dry eye syndrome is more common in women than it is in men. Read on to learn why, and how we can help diagnose and treat the cause of your dry eye syndrome.
Scleral lenses are becoming increasingly popular among those with corneal problems and dry eye syndrome—and for good reason! Here are our top 5 tips for anyone who wears scleral lenses.
Many parents who come into our practices consider their children’s myopia as a simple vision problem that needs correction.
Using your computer for long periods of time can irritate and dry out your eyes. The condition is so common, researchers have coined it computer vision syndrome. Learn more about how to relieve your dry eyes when using a computer.
Since our eyes grow as we grow, children tend to need new prescription lenses relatively often. If your child has myopia (nearsightedness), their prescription may change even more frequently. Find out ways to slow your child's myopia progression.
Does it feel like you have something stuck in your eyes, and that no matter what you do, that scratchy sensation won’t go away? If so, you may be experiencing dry eye. Consult your eye doctor, who will diagnose the problem and prescribe the best treatment.
Scleral contact lenses are specially designed to vault over irregular corneas to create a smooth optical surface that provides sharp, comfortable vision. Here are 3 benefits of wearing scleral lenses.
If current trends continue, roughly half the world’s population will have myopia (nearsightedness) by 2050. But is the growing rate of myopia due to increased use of digital devices?
People with astigmatism may wonder whether they can wear contact lenses. They absolutely can! The two main contact lens choices for astigmatism are scleral lenses and toric lenses. Read on to learn more and discover how we can help.
Though some people think vaping is a harmless alternative to traditional smoking, it can actually cause a whole host of health problems — including dry eye syndrome.
Visit us at The White Butterfly! This Thursday only! We will be performing on the spot glaucoma testing.
Come in and check out our newest additions to our Vera Wang Eyewear Collection!
Help Us Donate to The Memorial Jaguar Band!!
We will donate a portion of your proceeds to benefit the students of the band!
This is the team at our holiday dinner. Happy holidays from all of us to you!
The Eye Center at Jackson volunteered at the 2015 Special Olympics held at Villanova University on November 7th and 8th. Dr. Scombordi, Dr. Raghu and Salus University students performed eye exams on the athletes and glasses were made onsite by our staff and volunteers. Check out the pictures here!
Are your eyelashes making you ILL? Scientists calculate the optimal lash length to prevent dry and dusty eyes - and the same research could help Mars rovers
Ryan is seeing 20/20 without glasses, contacts or surgery thanks to Overnight Vision Correction!
Indian Doctor Creates Cotnact Lenses with 24-Carat Gold
Fashion gone too far? Read about it here.
Another Overnight Vision Correction (orthokeratology) success! Aarnav is seeing 20/15 thanks to OVC! Schedule your free consultation today to see if you are a candidate.
Dr. Raghu's adorable son, Luke, watching his first pair of glasses being made!
The team went to Vision Expo on March 20th! Check out our pictures from the event on Facebook!
Review us on Google+ and win a pair of Lacoste or Kate Spade sunglasses!
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Breakfast at the Eye Center designer eyewear show! Check out our pictures from the event on Facebook!
THE BALL IS ABOUT THE DROP...
Don't forget to use your Flex Spending or Health Saving Account dollars before they expire!!
Frames for Families!
Bring in a pair of your old glasses to be donated to the Lions Club and receive $100 towards a brand new pair!
Here's our Google contest winner, Katie! Check out her new Kate Spade frames!
Come in and donate an old pair of complete glasses for $100 off your next pair!
During the week of June 4th, Dr. Raghu will be involved with Westlake events! Come check out The Eye Center at Jackson information table at the Business Expo on Monday, June 4th. Also, Dr. Raghu will be participating in the Westlake Golf Fundraiser for Prostate Cancer on Wednesday, June 6th. Come out and show your support!
On Thursday, November 8th Stop by The Eye Center's table at the Four Seasons South Knolls Business Expo from 5:30-7:30 for information and give-a-ways!
This is the season for cat eye seductresses and smart geometric shapes. Look into the future through tinted lenses or fly there on your sunglasses' wings. When it comes to kooky and traffic-stopping shades, this season delivers.
Make sure you get your yearly eye exam and keep your eyes healthy.
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It's here! Introducing our new retinal imaging technology!
Congratulations to Annette and Brian!
The historic G15 lens (used in WW II) is now available in Transitions!
Come try our new colored contacts by Air Optix or upload a pic and use the Color Studio at AirOpticColors.com
We made a special delivery to one of our favorite patients today, Albert! We hope he's happy with his brand new frames!
The Visioffice 2! We're the first office in NJ to have this piece of state of the art equipment for taking the most accurate glasses measurements possible.
“If playing basketball didn't pan out the way it has so far, I would have gone to optometry school,” proclaimed James. “It would’ve given me the ability to stay close to home and spend more time with my family.”
Well Lebron, Dr. Raghu wouldn't mind playing for the Cavaliers for a while ...
Dr. Raghu gave a seminar on children's eye health and Overnight Vision Correction this weekend!
Help support Breast Cancer Research when you come into the Eye Center!
The time to use your flex benefits is running out! Call to make an appointment today!