Burgwald Eye Center

02/21/2026

Step-By-Step Approach To Putting In Eye Drops
Knowing how to apply eye drops properly will save you time, aggravation and, especially in the case of prescription drops, quite a bit of money.
1. Wash your hands with soap and water; then dry them with a clean towel.
2. If you are wearing contact lenses, remove them. The only exception is if you are using eye drops that are specifically formulated to remoisten your contacts or if your doctor advised you to use the drops in this manner.
3. Remove the dropper cap and look closely at the tip to make sure it's not cracked or otherwise damaged. Do not touch the tip.
4. Either lie down or tilt your head back, and look up at the ceiling. Concentrate on a point on the ceiling, keeping your eye wide open.
5. Place one or two fingers on your face about an inch below your eye; gently pull down to create a pocket between your lower eyelid and your eyeball.
6. Use your other hand to hold the eye drop bottle, pointing the tip downward. Resting your hand on your forehead may help steady it.
7. Hold the bottle close to your eye (about an inch away). Be careful not to let the dropper touch your eye or eyelashes, since this can introduce bacteria and other organisms into the eye drops in the bottle.
8. Squeeze lightly to instill one drop inside your lower lid.
9. Remove your hands from your face, gently close your eyes and tilt your head down for a few seconds. Try not to blink, as this can force some of the drop out of your eye before it has had a chance to be absorbed.
10. To keep as much of the drop on your eye as possible, press lightly on the inner corner of your eyelid, next to your nose. A small duct that drains tears away from your eye and into your nose is located here. By pressing at this point, you close down the opening of this drainage duct, allowing the eye drop to remain on the surface of your eye longer.
This technique also minimizes the funny taste you may get in your mouth after applying certain eye drops.
11. Use a clean tissue to absorb and wipe away any drops that spill out of your eye and onto your eyelids and face.
12. If you are using eye drops on both eyes, repeat this procedure for the second eye.
13. Replace the cap of the bottle and screw it on securely. Never wipe the dropper tip with anything, as this may contaminate the drops.
14. Wash your hands to clean away any stray eye drops.

02/20/2026

FRIDAY FUNNY

02/19/2026

NATIONAL LASH DAY
National Lash Day on February 19th each year promotes the love and need for true and false eyelashes. The day offers an opportunity to explore the benefits and fashion of lashes.

Eyelashes are a staple item to every makeup look and beauty enthusiast. Lashes have always been known to make your eyes pop and stand out from the crowd. As important as how they make us look, they also help keep dirt or substances from entering the eye and aid in preventing infections. Another important benefit eyelashes provide is preventing eye moisture from evaporating. Lashes shade our eyes in a variety of lengths and colors, too. Needless to say, eyelashes are a true necessity for every person at any age.

02/18/2026

VSP TIPS ON EASING YOUR CHILD INTO EYEGLASSES
Most people agree that a child’s success in school is heavily dependent on good vision. For those who need them, wearing glasses is crucial to ensuring they can learn to the best of their ability. But, as many parents experience, getting your child to actually wear their glasses can seem like a tall order. Know you’re not alone—it’s a common struggle. So common, in fact, that we’ve collected these tried and true tips that should make things a bit easier (for the both of you!).
Give them ownership - Let kids be a part of picking out their glasses. Doing so gives them an opportunity to express themselves and makes them more likely to wear their glasses. There are tons of great options for kids’ glasses, with plenty of stylish and colorful choices as well as durable and lightweight options for the more active kiddos.
Take baby steps - Transitioning to something new is hard for anyone. Kids are no different. Some will get in the swing of things quicker than others. The best thing you can do is start small and ask your child to wear their glasses for 15 minutes a day. Then move up to 30 minutes a day. Keep going for up to a few weeks, and eventually wearing glasses will become the norm and not the exception.
Harry Potter. Taylor Swift. Justin Bieber - What do these cultural icons all have in common? They all wear glasses. Find someone your child can relate to who wears glasses. Together, make a collage of photos of them wearing glasses and put it up in your child’s room.
Your eye doctor is your partner - Don’t be afraid to go back to your eye doctor if your child’s glasses aren’t fitting right. They will want to know what is and isn’t working and will be happy to make adjustments to the fit as needed.
Talk to a teacher - School can be tricky because many kids will tell their parents they’re wearing their glasses when they really aren’t. Always let the teacher know what’s expected of the child with his or her glasses. Also consider having two pairs of glasses, one for school and one for home. This will ensure that your child has their glasses when and where they need them.

02/17/2026

TUESDAY EYE TRIVIA

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02/15/2026

Have a good Sunday!

02/14/2026

02/14/2026

Sweet Penelope is proof that glasses make you even more adorable! 🥰

02/13/2026

FRIDAY VALENTINE FUNNIES!

02/12/2026

Show Your Eyes Some Love This Valentine’s Day, With Dark Chocolate
Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day or Galentine’s Day, here’s a gift that will show anyone you care: Dark chocolate. That’s because it may sweeten their vision.
Many studies have shown that the antioxidants in dark chocolate called flavanols are good for the heart, the brain, and even for people with diabetes. The latest research suggests that it can also sharpen your vision, at least temporarily.
How can chocolate help improve health? Turns out cocoa flavanols have a positive effect on blood vessels and can improve blood flow. It seems this enhanced availability of oxygen and nutrients to the blood vessels of the eye and brain may also sharpen vision.
This most recent study compared the effect of milk and dark chocolate on three types of visual perception: visual acuity, large and small letter contrast sensitivity. The researchers found that there were improvements in all measures two hours after eating a 47-gram dark chocolate bar (72% cacao).
The change in vision was small, but significant. While it’s too early for ophthalmologists to recommend chocolate as medicine for the eyes, given the decades of research consistently showing the positive health effects of dark chocolate, they’re not opposed to its consumption in moderation.
But, ophthalmologists do advise that the best and most consistent results are from dark chocolate, which can contain between 50 and 90 percent cocoa flavanols. Milk chocolate can contain as little as 10 percent and tends to be made with more fat.
Don’t care for the bitter taste of dark chocolate? Melt it and combine it with berries and nuts for an added antioxidant, nutrient-rich punch.
Ophthalmologists recommend you pack your diet with a variety of eye-healthy foods

02/11/2026

Tom thought it was simply a normal part of aging. That’s until a comprehensive eye exam revealed something much more serious.

Thanks to a doctor of optometry who listened closely and pushed for answers, his brain tumor was diagnosed early.

Read how an eye exam made all the difference here: https://bit.ly/4qwKY42