Video Games Can Improve Your Vision!
It’s not only fun to make Mario move, it’s good for your vision too! According to a study at the University of Rochester, playing “action” video games improves your contrast sensitivity function, crucial for things like reading and night driving. And, previous studies show playing video games teaches our brains to track fast-moving objects of various… Read More
Vision in the Animal Kingdom
Through The Eyes of Animals You might think that because we are intelligent beings, we are the most advanced creatures on the Earth in every way. This is not neccesarily the case! All animals have different views of the world, especially compared to humans. The HORSE has one of the best views of the world…. Read More
Welcome Dr. Nicholas Frame
Born and raised in Wisconsin, Dr. Frame is truly home at Milwaukee Eye Care, S.C. We are thrilled about the experience he brings to our staff and patients. Dr. Frame is a comprehensive ophthalmologist specializing in cataract surgery and the medical and surgical management of glaucoma. Dr. Frame loves bowling, fishing and spending time outdoors…. Read More
Tooth in Your Eye
Tooth In Your Eye There is actually a surgery where an Ophthalmologist will put one of your teeth in your eye and it will help you see! It’s called Osteo-Odonto-Keratoprosthesis (OOKP) also known as “Tooth in Eye” Surgery. Sounds strange, right? It really works for patients with corneal issues or disease. First, the entire front… Read More
Hawking Uses Eyes To Talk
How does Stephen Hawking communicate despite having ALS? By blinking. And the technology he is using is being mainstreamed in products that you buy! Stephen Hawking has one of the world’s most amazing minds, but also has one of the most debilitating diseases – ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s Disease. ALS leads to total paralysis of… Read More
Eyes & Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis(ALS).
The Ice Bucket Challenge is bringing some much needed awareness to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis(ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. ALS is a disease that affects the nerve cells of the brain & spinal cord that control voluntary muscle movement. ALS can lead to total paralysis, but in most cases at least some eye movement… Read More
Cataracts in our Pets
We dog owners have all been there – the dog is barking insanely, so you get up to investigate and find it was just a bird outside the window. I am so used to this by now, I just assume the cause of the commotion is a small animal or a pedestrian walking by. Last… Read More
Eyes in the Womb
Back in December my wife & I discovered that she is expecting. Trying to be the best expectant father I could be, I began a journey of discovery. I wanted to learn absolutely everything that I could. Being an ophthalmic technician since 1999, I became curious about how quickly the eyes develop. This is what… Read More
The Human Eye in not a Camera
I recently had professional photos taken of me and my children. It was such a great experience! Seems crazy that although all three of my babies are pre-teens, it was the first time we had ever taken professional family pictures. As I began to examine the photographs, I was awestruck by the extraordinary quality of… Read More
Your Eye’s Family History
How Much Do You Know of Your Family History? “I think my mother’s, father’s, uncle’s cousin had glaucoma or cataracts or something? Does that mean I’ll get it?” Sounds like a silly question. Take away the intended humor, & the question remains… Is it important to know about eye diseases in the family and should… Read More