Will Your Phone's Dark Mode Save Your Eyes?

by The Rochester Eye & Laser Team on Aug 17, 2021 8:30:00 AM

Eyecare has come a long way. From cataract surgery to Lasik, we can do more than ever before to return sight to those who once would have lost it. These days, it seems like there’s always a new breakthrough around the corner. But with each breakthrough, there seems to always be another hurdle to overcome. The hurdle of screen-time and what it does to our eyes is prevalent.

With so much time spent on our screens, how does it affect your eyes, ...

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Is Caffeine Good for My Eyes?

by The Rochester Eye & Laser Team on Mar 11, 2021 2:20:22 PM

Many of us look forward to the lift we get from the caffeine in our morning or afternoon coffee. And we find that caffeine not only in our coffee, but also tea and some sodas.

If you're an avid caffeine consumer, be aware that caffeine may sometimes adversely affect your vision. So take a minute to survey your caffeine habits and then schedule your regular eye exam to stay on top of your eye health.

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Common causes and treatments for red, bloodshot eyes

by The Rochester Eye & Laser Team on Mar 3, 2020 3:12:12 PM

Nothing startles, quite like the feeling of looking in a mirror and finding a pair of red, bloodshot eyes, looking back at you. The most frustrating part is when you haven’t particularly done any strenuous activity to cause that redness. The good news is that in most cases, the cause of red or irritated eyes is harmless and can be treated relatively easily.

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