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June is fireworks safety and cataract awareness month. It is a great time to learn about steps you can take to preserve your vision and the health of your eyes. Keep reading to learn more about fireworks safety and cataracts! What Is Fireworks Safety Month? Fireworks are a traditional and festive part of July 4th […]

Shepherd Eye Center’s Dr. Robert B. Taylor III has recently been featured in “City Lifestyle”! The article is titled “Choosing the Faces of Health and Happiness”, highlighting three elite doctors handpicked by their patients as the best in their craft. Read the full article here.

When you think about cosmetic surgery, you may be imagining extensive plastic surgery. But there are many minor cosmetic procedures that are minimally invasive and can enhance your appearance by making small changes. The field of oculoplastics focuses on improving areas of concern on the face, specifically around the eyes. At Shepherd Eye Center, our […]

May is Healthy Vision Month. Although healthy vision should be on your mind all year long, May is when the American Academy of Ophthalmology brings awareness to the importance of proper eye care. Being aware of eye diseases and your risk is one of the most important ways to maintain your healthy vision. You can […]

For those who struggle with acne, some types of medication can be beneficial. If you see a dermatologist for chronic acne, they’ll likely give some prescription topical or oral medication. One of these medications, Accutane, is an oral medication often prescribed for severe chronic acne that hasn’t responded to non-prescription and topical treatments. However, this […]

April is Sports Eye Safety Month. This month can serve as a reminder for athletes and the parents of athletes to consider eye safety during physical activities. Eye injuries are common in many sports, and the vast majority of injuries can be avoided by proper eye protection. Keep reading to learn four tips to follow […]

LASIK is an increasingly popular procedure, and for a good reason. LASIK can give you 20/20 vision or better while also giving you freedom from glasses and contact lenses. If you’ve decided you want to have LASIK, you may even be impatient to get started. But you have to go through a LASIK consultation with […]

March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month, as recognized by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. If you work in certain fields that involve various hazards, like construction, you may have already put some thought into how to keep your eyes safe. But your eye health is something you should consider no matter where you work. Even […]

Cataracts are one of the most common age-related eye conditions you can develop. They can mature very slowly over years or even decades and often affect adults as young as 40. If you have cataracts, you may not even notice them at first. But gradually, they’ll make your vision worse and worse and can even […]

In This Issue: February 2022 Dark Chocolate & Eyesight Symptoms of Age-Related Macular Degeneration Meet Our General Ophthalmologists Dark Chocolate & Eyesight A study published in 2018 touted that eating dark chocolate (as opposed to milk chocolate) could improve certain aspects of your vision within 2 hours of consumption. Unfortunately, a year later researchers reported […]