Summertime Tips for Eye Care and Safety

I know it is hard to believe that summer is just a couple of weeks away. However, it is a lot closer than you think! Therefore, we thought we would offer up some tips to maintain the health of your eyes over the summer.

The first and most important is to wear protective eyewear for any outdoor activities or tasks that involve potential exposure to toxic chemicals or the sun.

Red Itchy Eyes

What is Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

Sounds Strange . . . But MGD is the Most Common Eye Condition

Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) may be one of the most common eye problems you’ve never heard of. Its odd-sounding name is probably part of the problem. Another name for MGD is “meibomianitis,” which sure isn’t any easier to remember!

Meibomian gland dysfunction is a blockage or some other abnormality of the meibomian glands so they don’t secrete enough oil into the tears.

Spring is Here Sign

Spring Into Your Eye Care With These Useful Tips

Spring is in the air and so is the need for heightened eye care!

It is that time of year with flowers blooming, the warmer temps are creeping in and we are more incentivized to go outside. Maybe a picnic at the local park or a jog through nearby trails in the woods?

Dedham DOCS Supports National RX Take Back Day

On Saturday, October 27, 2018, from 10:00am to 2:00pm, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will hold its 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

Held on the last Saturday of April and October of every year, this national event addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue.

Since its introduction to the public on September 25,

Having FUN While FUNdraising for Vision

Dedham, MA – Friday, October 19, 2018. We will be joining eye care centers throughout the United States to help support the Hawaiian Eye Foundation. Staff members from ophthalmology centers across the US will be wearing Hawaiian themed attire to work, as a fun activity to raise funding for this worthwhile cause.

Ways to Use Your Flex Care Benefits on Eye Care and Eye Wear

The year is running out and it is time to use or LOSE your flex spending dollars. For those who have Flex Spending Accounts, (FSA) the following list reflects the covered optometry products and services. Those who do not yet have an FSA, the following is a list of reasons why you should!

Eye Exams YES a visit to the optometrist’s office is FSA eligible!

WOman with Glasses

Back to School Never Looked So Good

Back to school eye glass trends that are taking the world of academia by storm.

If you wear corrective lenses but you also LOVE fashion, there is no better way to start the school year off than with a trendy new wardrobe accessory. That’s right, EYEGLASSES are no longer a burden. They are now a hot and hip commodity that will make you stand out in the crowd and grab your teachers attention.

Contact Lenses or Glasses?

Are contact lenses or glasses better for you or your vision?

There are pros and cons to wearing glasses and/or contact lenses. So, to help you decide what is best for YOU and your visual needs, we thought we would highlight both.

Glasses (Pros and Cons)

  • The biggest benefit to glasses is that anyone can wear them,

What to Expect When “Electing” . . . Cataract Surgery

Many people consider poor vision an inevitable fact of aging, but they are mistaken.

Cataracts develop as we age and are typically the cause of deteriorating vision. Cataract surgery is a simple, relatively painless procedure that allows us to regain a majority of that lost vision. Nine out of ten people who have cataract surgery regain very good vision,

Dr. Milhim Aswad rated BEST Doctor in Boston Magazine’s Best Doctor Guide 2017

Congratulations to Dr. Aswad for his selection as one of Boston’s BEST Doctors in Boston Magazine.

Carefully vetted and chosen by their peers, the experts on our annual guide to the region’s top doctors have all your medical needs covered—just consider it your prescription to better health.

This comes as NO SURPRISE to the staff here at Dedham Ophthalmic Consultants and Surgeons who have worked alongside Dr.