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You may be in denial, but summer is over and the days are getting noticeably shorter. Yes, it’s upon us…leaving for work before the sun is up and returning home after the sun has already set. This is the time of year when we really get to test out our night vision. Here are a… Read More

How would you describe your glasses? Are they fun? Are they fashionable? Do they accentuate your personality? These days, it has become fashionable to wear glasses to enhance your style, whether or not you actually need vision correction. But not too long ago, glasses were associated with negative traits like being nerdy or weak or… Read More

Have you ever ordered a much-craved, grease-filled, wonderfully juicy burger and wondered “Is this really what I should be eating?” Common sense tells us that a good diet leads to a healthier & longer life. But what about the eyes? Does diet make much of a difference? I remember as a young kid being told… Read More

Often called Allergic Conjunctivitis (inflammation of the conjunctiva), eye allergies are quite common in varying degrees and happen when the eyes come into contact with something that the body finds irritating. The eyes and lids will become red, swollen and itchy. They may also start tearing and feel “watery”. Some people also feel a burning… Read More

Tools of the Trade – The Slit Lamp Do you recall seeing one of these at your last eye exam? This piece of equipment is a Slit Lamp Biomicroscope. It’s called a slit lamp because the light produced by this microscope can be adjusted from a broad beam to a small slit-like beam of light,… Read More

Stem cell research has been a hot topic in the news lately. Some of the latest research indicates potential help for eye diseases that have been considered incurable, such as Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Retinitis Pigmentosa, and Optic Neuropathy. Although treatments are being tested in the US, the FDA has not approved any specific therapies yet…. Read More

Tools of the Trade, the Phoropter Have you ever wondered about all the gadgets the technician and doctor use to examine your eyes? We use many tools in Optometry and Ophthalmology to perform eye exams. Chief among our tools is a device called the Phoropter (pictured below). You may not recognize the name, but you… Read More

Summer is finally here!!!! I am sure, like me, you are enjoying the sunshine and soaking up as much as you can get! With the start of summer we are naturally outside more, with all the festivals, outdoor eating and lazy strolls through the park. With these wonderful things happening in our lives, we should… Read More

Milwaukee Eye Care is the oldest ophthalmic office in the Milwaukee Area, but you will find leading edge technology here. We are proud to be the first to offer Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery in the Milwaukee Area and it’s got great advantages for our patients. Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery results in more precise intraocular lens… Read More

A typical eye exam relies on both objective information from specialized equipment and subjective feedback from the patient. Some patients, like those with Autism or Dementia, cannot always give appropriate feedback. Reasons patients are unable to respond during an eye exam can vary from a language barrier to a brain injury. Fortunately there are methods… Read More