Advanced Retina Care

01/22/2026

Fovea: In the eye, a tiny pit located in the macula of the retina that provides the clearest vision of all. Only in the fovea are the layers of the retina spread aside to let light fall directly on the cones, the cells that give the sharpest image. Also called the central fovea or fovea centralis.
The word "fovea" is the Latin word for "small pit." The fovea is literally a small depression in the retina.

01/21/2026

WELLNESS WEDNESDAY!! NATIONAL HUGGING DAY
National Hug Day or National Hugging Day occurs on January 21st and is officially recognized by the United States Copyright Office, but is not a public holiday.

The purpose of the day is to help everyone show more emotion in public. The only way to celebrate the day is by offering a hug to anyone and everyone you want. While National Hug Day and the Free Hugs Campaign share many similarities, there is not an association between the two.
Whether you hug a family member or a stranger, the mental and physical health benefits are the same. From the day we are born, hugs or touch improve our sleep. Hugging, like cuddling, releases oxytocin. On its own, this hormone provides tremendous health benefits. Not only does it gives us feel-good hormones, but it reduces pain. Receiving a hug helps reduce stress, lowers blood pressure, and lowers the risk of heart disease. It also eases anxiety.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL HUGGING DAY
Give someone a big hug. Or, if you need one, ask for a hug and reap the benefits. You can also give a mental hug. Let someone know you care by sending warm, cheerful words of encouragement to those in your circle. Boost their joy by letting them know how much they mean to you with a verbal hug until you can give them the real one.
ANUARY 18, 2026 | NATIONAL WINNIE THE POOH DAY | NATIONAL THESAURUS

01/21/2026

An antique perspective!

01/20/2026

NATIONAL CHEESE LOVER'S DAY
On National Cheese Lover's Day, don't feel bleu, throw a feta or act capriciously. January 20th is a gouda day to kummin over and have some cheddar or asiago or fontina!


There is no firm evidence of how humans discovered cheese making. But legend tells us it was likely that someone created the first cheese by chance. Thousands of years ago, people transported milk and stored it in sheep's stomachs. Left to sit a few days, the proteins would separate into curds and whey. From there, preserving the solids with salt may have seemed a logical next step. Salt was a highly valued preservative in ancient times.
The earliest record of cheese making dates back to 5,500 BCE in what is now Poland. Today there are over 1,400 varieties of cheese.

01/20/2026

Retinal Detachment:
Key Symptoms
Flashes of Light (Photopsias): Brief, bright flashes, like stars or lightning, especially in your peripheral vision.
Sudden Floaters: A dramatic increase in dark spots, dots, or cobwebs that drift across your vision.
Shadow/Curtain: A dark shadow or gray curtain that appears to move across your field of vision, often from the side.
Blurred or Distorted Vision: Difficulty focusing or seeing clearly.
Sudden Vision Loss: A painless, rapid loss of vision in the affected eye.
What to Do
Seek immediate medical attention: Contact an ophthalmologist or go to the emergency room right away.
Don't wait: Early detection and treatment significantly improve the chances of saving your sight.
Why It's Urgent
Retinal detachment happens when the retina pulls away from the back of the eye, losing its blood supply and function, and can lead to irreversible blindness if not treated quickly.

01/14/2026

Tuesday Trivia!

01/11/2026

01/10/2026

Friday funnies!

01/09/2026

Throwback Thursday! Dr. Kim and Teresa having a little AI fun! 🤩

01/07/2026

Take time to take care of yourself.

01/05/2026

Are we ready for the first Monday of 2026? We are!!!