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Telemedicine at Eye Physicians & Surgeons, PC (EPS): What to Consider During the Coronavirus Public Health Emergency
Telemedicine is a virtual visit rather than an in-person visit—using audio, text and/or video communication in the safety and privacy of your own home. The doctors at EPS have been offering telemedicine visits when appropriate. The office staff booking your telemedicine visit or your doctor will discuss the process of setting up a telemedicine visit ... read more
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Your Eyes
I have a pink eye, could this be Coronavirus? It is unlikely. A pink eye in adults is usually caused by a virus that is similar to a virus that causes the common cold. The key to raising your suspicion, and ours, about your pink eye being atypical is if you also have significant respiratory ... read more
Pediatric Automated Vision Screening: Vision screening is a cost-effective and efficient way to identify if your daughter or son may have a visual impairment or eye condition that could lead to vision loss. An automated vision screener is used in the office of your pediatrician or at your child’s school, through the regional Lion’s Club International of Connecticut. Here ... read more
A team of leading eye physicians and surgeons in Westport: Celebrating one year on Main Street
Do you need a comprehensive eye exam? Does your child or teenager need a vision test? Make an appointment for an evaluation by one of the 4 physicians in the Westport location. There is a parking lot behind the building as well as parking in front of the building on Main Street. We are celebrating ... read more
Food That's Good For Your Eyes
The holiday season of eating with family and friends is upon us. But for those of us that not only care about our waistline but our sightline, let us review some foods that are good for your eyes as well as our bodies. Before we start let's remember one important premise: If it's good for ... read more
Eye Examinations: Children with Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21)
Assessment of vision and visual response can be challenging in children and teenagers with special needs. A visit to the eye doctor can present will a new set of challenges for the sensory experience for children with Down syndrome. At our practice, we are dedicated to making your child feel “at home” and to decrease ... read more
FUN IN THE SUN! DON'T FORGET TO PROTECT YOUR EYES
SUMMER is finally here! To make our eyes safe while we enjoy the wonderful sun, we have to know a few things first: Levels of UV (ultraviolet radiation) are 3 x higher in the summer than winter. Long hours in the sun without eye protection can increase your risk for cataracts, macular degeneration, and eye ... read more
On the day that you present for your eye examination, especially if it is your "annual examination" you will likely be asked if you want a "refraction". That can be a puzzling question and can even cause some patients to panic. It might not even be a fair question because you are most accustomed to ... read more
Do I have allergies or dry eye?
Spring is upon us. Ahhh.... Along with saying goodbye to the cold and snow, we welcome leaves back to the trees, green grasses, and beautiful blossoming flowers. To some allergy suffers, however, spring also means the return of itchy eyes, runny noses, and scratchy throats. Many people present to their eye doctor seeking relief from allergy related eye ... read more
Amblyopia
What is Amblyopia? Amblyopia is decreased vision in one or both eyes, which occurs during the development of vision during infancy and childhood. In the past, slang for amblyopia was “lazy eye,” but that terminology is not preferred today because “lazy” behavior does not describe the child’s visual development with amblyopia. For example, Figure 1 ... read more
