Category Archives: eye health

Take Advantage of Your “Use it or Lose it” Flex Spending & Vision Benefits at Professional Vision Timonium & Carney!

It’s that time of the year when people attempt to use up their health savings and flexible spending accounts. Both of these types of accounts can be applied towards eyewear and contact lenses. We find that many people are not … Continue reading

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Professional Vision Introduces Corneal Refractive Therapy as a Treatment for the Progression of Myopia!

The Professional Vision team is excited to introduce Corneal Refractive Therapy as a treatment for the progression of myopia. Dr. Richard Barnstein is trained and certified to fit Paragon CRT. (An FDA requirement) With no age restrictions, Paragon CRT represents … Continue reading

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Can I Wear Contact Lenses If I Need Bifocals and My Eye Are Dry?

By Dr. Richard Barnstein “Can I wear contact lenses if I need bifocals and my eye are dry?” My short answer is “Yes”, and “It depends.” The great news is that there are more options than ever on the possibilities … Continue reading

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We Welcome Dr. Michael Andreaggi to Professional Vision Timonium & Carney!

Dr. Michael Andreaggi We couldn’t be more thrilled to have Dr. Michael Andreaggi joining the Professional Vision Timonium Carney team! Dr. Andreaggi filled in part time with us over the past year, and then teamed up with us full time … Continue reading

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What Causes Red Eyes in Photos? How Can You Reduce and Fix it?

The “red-eye effect” in photos, is caused by light reflecting off of the retina, especially when a flash is used in dim lighting. People who generally have large pupils, in dim light, tend to experience “the red eye effect” with … Continue reading

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If My Eyes Water, How Could That Be Dry Eye?

We’re in the peak of winter here in the Maryland area. Temperatures can hover around freezing, meaning more heat in the home, car, and at work. Heating brings dry air. Then when we go outside, we go from dry heat … Continue reading

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5 Reasons Why Your Eyes May Feel Irritated When You Wear Contact Lenses

We treat patients for medical eye emergencies every day at Professional Vision. There can be countless reasons why someone’s eyes may be irritated with contact lens wear. I’ll list 5 of some of the most common reasons that I’ll come … Continue reading

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Brand New Pic of Staff & Doctors at Professional Vision Timonium & Carney!

We’d like to thank Craig Weiman for this spectacular photo of the staff and doctors at Professional Vision Timonium/Carney. In my 20 years of practicing optometry, this is the best group of people I’ve ever worked with! I feel very … Continue reading

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What is Macular Degeneration? What Are the Risk Factors? What Can I do?

(Pictured: What your vision can look like, with macular degeneration.) There are generally 2 types of macular degeneration; dry and wet. According to the Mayo Clinic, “Dry macular degeneration is marked by deterioration of the macula (MAK-u-luh), which is in … Continue reading

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What’s New in Contact Lens Technology for Comfort and Dryness? Dailies Total 1

Many people would like to wear contact lenses, but may have issues with comfort, due to dry eyes, normal aging, allergies, or systemic conditions that can have a drying effect on the eyes. Ciba Vision has released a new daily … Continue reading

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