Ellen Schneider, M.D.

07/22/2024

🚨 This is exactly why Dr. Schneider tells her patients who wear contact lenses NOT to shower, swim or go into a hot tub wearing contact lenses. 👁

07/29/2023

What to know about Fuchs' Dystrophy:

Symptoms, causes and treatments of Fuchs' dystrophy

07/27/2023

A short video from Mayo Clinic on the importance of wearing sunglasses: 🕶️

Sunglasses safeguard your eyes from damaging ultraviolet radiation. They also help protect the eyes from cataract formation. As Mayo Clinic dermatologist Dr....

07/25/2023

What causes those bags under your eyes? What can you do about it? Read the article below to find out!

Bags under our eyes are caused by sagging skin. Certain home remedies can help lessen or eliminate the puffiness of bags and the appearance of shadows.

07/21/2023

Did you know that UV rays can cause the early onset of cataracts? Cataracts are a natural part of aging and cannot be prevented; however, they can be delayed by wearing sunglasses and a hat outdoors, keeping diabetes under control, not smoking, a eating healthy diet, and exercising regularly. 🕶️ 👒 🧢

07/19/2023

If you have any questions about cataracts or surgery, please feel free to call our office.

https://youtu.be/q5mQqhN2lhY?list=PL9Kc_bkvLb4rC4o8kB3fGJTxDZg_0byfG

Find out what cataracts are, what causes them and what can be done to improve vision if you have cataracts. Get more information about cataracts from the Ame...

07/17/2023

Online Safety PSA ‼️

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07/15/2023

Here are a few factors that can cause someone to have increased photosensitivity in an individual:

07/13/2023

UV rays reflect off of the water as they do snow causing an increased level of exposure. This increased eye exposure to UV rays can lead to photokeratitis or sunburn of the eye. This can be prevented by wearing sunglasses and a hat at times when engaging in water activities. 🕶 👒 🧢 🏊‍♀️ 🚣‍♂️ 🤿

Photokeratitis (including snow blindness) is a painful eye condition that occurs when your eye is exposed to ultraviolet (UV) rays, either from the sun or a man-made source. Photokeratitis is like hav

07/10/2023

Yikes! 😰

Falls are preventable! Keeping your glasses prescription up to date and keeping your home well-lit are a few precautions you can take to protect yourself or your loved ones from falls. See the full list of precautions in the article below:

A new study finds that hospitalizations of people who had eye trauma rose by 18 percent over 13 years. Most of the increase was due to falls among people over age 65. But there are simple things you c

07/07/2023

July is UV Safety Month!

Summer is in full swing and it is hot! 🥵

It's just as important to protect your eyes from the sun as it is to protect your skin. Just like your skin, your eyes can get sunburned and develop growths and cancers from long-term sun exposure. Make sure to wear a hat and sunglasses when engaging in outdoor activities and don't forget to stay hydrated! 👒🧢 🕶☀️🚰



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07/04/2023

Have a Happy and Safe 4th of July!!! 🇺🇸 🎆

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Dr. Schneider & Staff