While global health concerns often shift over time, Zika virus remains an important infection to understand — particularly because of its potential impact on pregnancy and eye health. What is Zika Virus? Zika virus is an infection primarily transmitted by mosquitoes, though it can also spread through sexual contact. In most healthy adults, the illness… Continue Reading »
Coronavirus Crisis
Increased Myopia in Children: A Side Effect of COVID and Screen Time
Many parents are understandably worried about the impact COVID has had on their child’s education and mental health. Some students thrived in the virtual school environment while many did not. Unfortunately, all parents should be aware that Eye Doctors have discovered that children have emerged from the pandemic with increases in myopia (also known as… Continue Reading »
How Lyme Disease Can Affect the Eyes (2025 Edition)
Spring is a season of renewal and outdoor adventure. As the weather warms and people head out for hikes, gardening, and enjoying nature, it’s also the time when ticks become more active. This increase in outdoor activity and tick exposure leads to a seasonal rise in Lyme disease cases each spring — making it important… Continue Reading »
Eye Health Can Help Diagnose Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Following the dark days of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve heard more and more about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). This is in large part due to the fact that those with “Long Covid” — characterized by lingering symptoms for several weeks or months after the onset of illness — often suffer from CFS. What is Chronic… Continue Reading »
More Advanced Eye Disease Resulting During COVID
Due to the fear of infection and restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a significant decrease in visits to physicians. Some patients have elected to skip their recommended appointments. Unfortunately, as a result of skipping recommended office visits, serious eye diseases have continued to progress. At Atlantic Medical Eye Care, we are… Continue Reading »