Corneal Abrasions Also Known as: Scratches and Cuts on the Eye What is a corneal abrasion? A corneal abrasion is a cut or scratch on the cornea (cornea: the clear, front portion of the eye). A corneal abrasion usually occurs quickly before the eye’s defense system can properly engage, resulting in pain, light sensitivity and…
Dry Eye Disease What is it? Dry eye is a condition in which a person doesn’t have enough quality tears to lubricate and nourish the eye. Tears are necessary for maintaining the health of the front surface of the eye and for providing clear vision. What does it mean? Dry eyes can occur when tear…
Welcome 2024 and Thank You 2023 First things first, HAPPY NEW YEAR! Welcoming in the new year is always exciting. It’s a time to reflect and a time to look forward. Reflecting on the past year for Seitz Eye Care has been a ton of fun. We have had Dr. Ned Seitz back in office…
December Christmas Season 2023 Welcome to the final month of the year! We weren’t expecting to have it show up so soon, but at Seitz Eye Care we try to be as prepared as possible for anything, including Christmas and the end of the 2023 year. Speaking of the end of the year, do you…
The US FDA Warns Consumers Not to Purchase or Use Certain Eye Drop from Several Major Generic Eye Drop Brands Due to Risk of Eye Infections & Loss of Vision At this time the FDA recommends not to purchase or use eye drops from the following generic brands due to eye infection possibilities: CVS Health…
February is Age-related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month What is Age-related Macular Degeneration or AMD? Age-related Macular Degeneration (also known as AMD) affects part of the back of the eye called the macula, the central part of the retina (the “film” lining the inside the eye). When AMD damages the macula, the center part of a person’s…
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Merry Christmas from Seitz Eye Care 2022 We want to wish all a very merry Christmas this close of 2022! We appreciate all those we have interacted with, patients, staff, doctors, friends, family, and everyone, and have been a huge part of our year. The year 2022 has had its ups and downs, but we…
Dry Eye Syndrome Dry eye syndrome (DES or dry eye) is a chronic lack of sufficient lubrication and moisture on the surface of the eye. Its consequences range from minor irritation to the inability to wear contact lenses and an increased risk of corneal inflammation and eye infections. Signs and Symptoms of Dry Eye Persistent…
The Seitz Eye Care Difference Use Your HSA or FSA Benefits with Seitz Eye Care Do you have a Health Savings Account or a Flex Spending Account? Do you need to use the benefits available to you on your HSA or FSA account by the end of the year? You can use your HSA or…