Healthy Vision Month
In association with the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the doctors and staff of Connecticut Eye Consultants (formerly Danbury Eye Physicians & Surgeons and Greater Waterbury Laser Eye Surgeons) want to remind you and your family the importance of scheduling and attending annual eye exams to attend to and become more aware of your current eye…
Read MoreWorkplace Eye Wellness Month
In association with the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the doctors and staff of Connecticut Eye Consultants (formerly Danbury Eye Physicians & Surgeons and Greater Waterbury Laser Eye Surgeons) want to remind you and your family the importance of scheduling and attending annual eye exams to attend to and become more aware of your current eye…
Read MoreCommon Causes Of Blindness In Children
In 1997, the World Health Organization estimated that 45% of blind children worldwide had lost their sight from avoidable causes. That means that with early diagnosis and good care, we can reduce cases of childhood blindness by almost half. Here are three of the most common conditions leading to childhood blindness. Vitamin A Deficiency Vitamin…
Read MoreAdult Strabismus (Misaligned eyes)
General Information Strabismus (misaligned eyes) in adults is often the result of progressive, untreated or unsuccessfully treated strabismus from childhood. There are also many adults who develop strabismus as the result of an injury or disease, which then frequently leads to double vision. In the past, most eye doctors thought that adults with misaligned eyes…
Read MoreVision & Eye Safety
Vision is the primary way that we experience the world around us. Good vision is key to how we learn, how we play, and even how we communicate. Your child’s doctor should examine the eyes at each well-child visit. The pediatrician will check them for problems, just as they examine their back, ears, breathing, and…
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