How to Protect Your Vision at Every Stage of Life
How to Protect Your Vision at Every Stage of Life Your vision plays a role in almost everything you do. But taking care of your eyes doesn’t have to be complicated. Start with Routine Eye Exams Even if your vision feels “fine,” regular exams are essential. They help detect conditions like: Many of these conditions…
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Cataracts Explained (Without the Confusion)
Cataracts Explained If you’ve been told you have cataracts, you’re not alone. Cataracts are one of the most common causes of vision changes—and one of the most treatable. What Is a Cataract? A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens inside your eye. Over time, this clouding can make vision appear: It’s a gradual…
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Noticing Changes in Your Vision?
Here’s What Could Be Going On It usually starts subtly. Maybe reading feels a little harder. Night driving isn’t as comfortable. Colors don’t seem quite as bright as they used to. Vision changes can happen gradually, which makes them easy to brush off—but they’re often your eyes’ way of telling you something has changed. Common…
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Tennis star/surgeon: Janine Tabas, MD!
Congratulations to our very own Dr Janine Tabas and her team for winning 4th place in the USTA League National Championships! Not only is she an incredibly talented surgeon, doctor, mother, teacher, but she is a tennis star, too!!!! 4th in the nation!
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Congratulations to Dr DiDomenico and her family!
As many of you already know, Dr DiDomenico was expecting twins. Well…the twins are here!! Andrew and Lucy DiDomenico were born in May. They came a little early and spent a short time in the NICU. They are now home, healthy, and doing great! We thank you so much for your support and understanding during…
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Computers causing eye discomfort? Learn more here.
With computer screens becoming a significant part of many occupations and recreational activities, screen-related eye problems have been on the rise. The most common symptoms include burning, dryness, eye fatigue, and eye strain. One important factor contributing to these symptoms is dryness of the surface of the eyes. The ocular surface is easily disrupted by…
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We have an International Triathlon Superstar in our waiting room!
Kay, Tabas & Niknam Ophthalmology Associates is proud to boast the athletic accomplishments of long time patient Vicki Murphy-Kendall. Mrs Murphy-Kendall is a patient of Dr Tabas, and she is also an international triathlon superstar! The USAT (United States of America Triathlon Association) has ranked Mrs Murphy-Kendall among those in her age group as 1st in PA, 5th in the…
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Meet Waffles!
Dogs can offer therapeutic value to people suffering from illness, anxiety, and many other conditions. Therapy dogs are trained to provide comfort and affection to those in need of it. We would like to introduce you to Waffles. Waffles is a trained therapy dog who has helped countless people cope with suffering. He makes rounds…
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Conference 2015
Each year, the doctors of Kay, Tabas & Niknam Ophthalmology Associates provide a conference for continuing medical education credit for local optometrists. Back row (left to right): Dr Brignola, Dr Niknam, Dr Kay, Dr Tabas Front row This year, we hosted almost 100 local optometrists in Bala Cynwyd for the day. The feedback from the…
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Heart disease AND vision loss share risk factors
Age-Related Macular degeneration (AMD) is a condition of retinal degeneration that can lead to vision loss. Approximately 2 million Americans currently have AMD, and this number is expected to double by 2030! Interestingly, some risk factors for AMD are similar to those for heart disease. To reduce your risk of AMD (and heart disease!) the…
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