Eye injuries at work are surprisingly common – and expensive The personal and economic toll of eye injuries at work is alarming. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 20,000 eye injuries occur in the workplace each year. Injuries on the job often require one or more missed workdays for recovery. In fact, the Occupational Safety and […]
Read MoreIf you work in an office, you probably notice some uncomfortable effects from staring at your computer screen for too long. Digital-related eye strain affects people of all ages. If you spend hours a day using digital devices, you might notice your vision blurs, and your eyes feel achy and tired. You may also find your eyes become dry, […]
Read MoreWe’ve noticed that many of our patients enjoy reading a good book. We’re collecting recommendations for a “good read,” and we will be sharing them every month in our newsletter. Here’s the first recommendation from a patient: Sudden Death by David Rosenfelt (if you like it, you’re in luck, it’s part of a 25-book series). Have a reading […]
Read MoreHere’s a bit of Irish fun! Let’s get our facts straight by exploring common misconceptions about the holiday.St. Patrick was Irish.Though one of Ireland’s patron saints, Patrick was born in what is now England, Scotland or Wales—interpretations vary widely—to a Christian deacon and his wife, probably around the year 390. According to the traditional narrative, at 16 […]
Read MoreMore than one-third of Americans have presbyopia, a gradual loss of near vision with age. Most people reach for eyeglasses or specialty contact lenses, but these are easily lost or can seem burdensome. Now, a promising nonsurgical treatment for presbyopia is on the horizon: topical eye drops. Two kinds of eyedrops Presbyopia occurs when the clear lens of the eye stiffens […]
Read MoreMasking is a critical public health tool for preventing spread of COVID-19, and it is important to remember that any mask is better than no mask. To protect yourself and others from COVID-19, CDC continues to recommend that you wear the most protective mask you can that fits well and that you will wear consistently. […]
Read MoreAge-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness among older Americans, but new treatments have dramatically changed the course of this disease over the last 10 years, making AMD more manageable than ever before. During AMD Awareness Month in February, the American Academy of Ophthalmology is reminding people with AMD that they can […]
Read MoreBedminster Eye and Laser Center offices are open for patient care. In order to protect YOU and our staff members, we have initiated these strict COVID protocols: If you should feel even slightly ill, if you have a fever, or if you have had an exposure to someone who tested positive for COVID, please do not […]
Read MoreWith the highly transmissible omicron variant circulating in our region, you may need to be tested for COVID because you have symptoms or because you have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID.If you need to be tested for COVID-19, consider using a self-test that can be performed at home or anywhere else. […]
Read MoreDr. David B. Mitchell has joined Bedminster Eye & Laser Center and will be providing eye care to patients on Tuesdays from 9 am to 5 pm. For many years, he provided primary eye care from his solo practice in Lebanon, New Jersey. Bedminster Eye & Laser Center welcomes those patients to receive care from […]
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