I’m no expert on makeup application, but I know what does NOT work — using a pin or toothpick to separate eyelashes clumped together with mascara. I have treated numerous patients who’ve sustained eye injuries this way, sometimes while driving!…
Earlier this month we talked about a pro hockey player’s serious eye injury and new uniform requirements going into effect this coming season as a result. Protective eyewear is important for athletes of all ages and skill levels, not just…
Dr. Pinkerton is a Chicago Blackhawks fan. And though the 2013 season ended in June with a happy ending for Dr. P — the Hawks won the championship and took home the Stanley Cup — he witnessed three months prior…
In order to promote proper eye care, the National Eye Institute (NEI) has designated May as Healthy Vision Month. With that same aim, Insight Eyecare’s “iCare” blog launched just over a year ago, to educate patients and the general public…
Computer Vision Syndrome is a term that’s been in the news lately. Skeptics say it’s a trendy new diagnosis for an old phenomenon — eye strain resulting from close-up visual tasks. Basically, CVS is a fancy term for eye strain…
Many tasks in the workplace or around the house call for proper protective eyewear. Since each job presents different hazards, it is important that you choose the correct safety equipment for the task at hand. First, identify which hazards will…
Last week, I completed a week-long woodworking apprenticeship at Thos. Moser Cabinetmakers in Auburn, Maine. Woodworking is my creative outlet, but several years ago my tools were stolen so I set the hobby aside and focused on building my practice.…