Eye Injections Why!
Intravitreal injections, also known as eye injections, are used to treat specific eye conditions. During this procedure, medication is injected into the vitreous, near the retina at the back of…
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Intravitreal injections, also known as eye injections, are used to treat specific eye conditions. During this procedure, medication is injected into the vitreous, near the retina at the back of…
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1. What do you call an optician living on an Alaskan island?An optical Aleutian 2. Why were the teacher’s eyes crossed?Because she couldn’t control her pupils 3. Why did the…
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It is possible to permanently change the color of your eyes. This can be done by adding or removing pigment, or by replacing the entire iris. It is important to…
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Every year there are several Solar and Lunar eclipses. A solar eclipse happens when, at just the right moment, the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth.A partial solar eclipse…
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Dr. Claudia Wendel can’t be found in McKees Rocks. Dr. Claudia Wendel can’t be found in Bridgeville. Dr. Claudia Wendel can now be found as an Independent Doctor of Optometry…
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Eyeglasses are only effective in correcting vision when they are on your face. Poorly fitted glasses can cause eyestrain, headaches, and vision problems. Glasses must fit comfortably and make balanced…
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Can you match the song title to the artist? 1. Blue eyes.2. I only have eyes for you.3. The night has 1000 eyes.4. Bright Eyes.5. Eyes without a face.6. Green-eyed…
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Optometrists can greatly contribute to not only ocular but overall wellness of patients. In some of my past blogs, I discussed that retinal vascular findings may reflect cardiovascular problems through…
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Many of us know the symptoms, whether it is from personal experience or knowing someone experiencing menopause. Menopause happens because your hormone levels drop, and you stop ovulating and having…
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Anemia is a condition in which the blood doesn’t have enough healthy red blood cells. This leads to reduced oxygen to the body’s organs including the eyes. Anemia can affect…
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During the recent frigid weather conditions, we have endured in our region, we have felt the effects on our skin and extremities, but these extremely cold temperatures can cause uncomfortable…
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January is National Opticians Month. It was developed to help educate consumers about the importance of an optician on their eyecare team, and the role they play. Opticians receive specialized…
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Eye tests are one of the main parts of an examination. There are several tests included in a comprehensive eye exam. Each one evaluates different aspects of vision and eye…
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January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness for people over 60 years old. There is no cure, but early detection and treatment can slow the…
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As many of you know 2023 was a year of big change for me. Eyegotcha became part of Vision Source Bridgeville in February.In general, there were several big events in…
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1. Bing Crosby, singer of White Christmas, had a 25% ownership of the Pittsburgh Pirates until he passed away in 1977.2. Farkleberry tarts were sold by KDKA radio morning DJ…
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Earlier this year, in April, I posted about a nationwide recall of eye drops, by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has now expanded its list of eye…
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The patient who received the transplant was Aaron James from Arkansas, a power company linesman. He suffered a work-related, high-voltage, electrical accident in June of 2021, that damaged the left…
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Some of these movies may be turkeys, give it a try see how many you can get. Match the Title with the Star 1. Home for the Holidays 2. Planes,…
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Yes, it is that time of the year, how many guests are coming to Thanksgiving dinner? What is Santa going to bring? What are we going to serve at our…
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People do not always connect vision changes to their medications. Medication people take specifically for other medical conditions can affect vision and eye health. There are some medications that can…
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The human eye is a highly specialized organ. The eye has the ability to receive visual images, which are then transmitted to the brain. How the eye works is fascinating.…
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Dr. Claudia Wendel is now seeing patients at Pearle Vision in Robinson Township. 1450 Park Manor BlvdPittsburgh, PA, 15205To schedule an appointment with Dr. Wendel @ 412-331-9696 or 412-788-1288 or…
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