Do You Close Your Eyes When Eating Something Unbelievably Delicious?
Do You Close Your Eyes When Eating Something Unbelievably Delicious? The holiday season is here and that means we all will be eating probably way too much. But, some dishes will be incredibly delicious. [...]
What You Need To Know About Eye Drops
What You Need To Know About Eye Drops There are plenty of eye drops on the market both prescription and over-the- counter. Over-the-counter drops can be cheaper and are usually more convenient. Basically there [...]
Winter Eye Health Tips
Winter Eye Health Tips Even though it usually does not get that cold here in New Orleans, the changing conditions not just in temperature, but also in lighting, could have an impact on your [...]
Sports & Eye Injuries
Sports & Eye Injuries According to experts, most eye injuries occur while playing basketball and baseball, followed by water sports, and then racket sports. Those sports are considered high risk sports, because they involve [...]
Eye Safety & Halloween
Eye Safety & Halloween Halloween is here and, of course, you will count on your costume and makeup to make an impact. There are so many different costumes to choose from and specialty makeup [...]
Protect Your Eyes During A Storm & During Storm Damage Cleanup
Protect Your Eyes During A Storm & Storm Damage Cleanup The 2018 Hurricane season still seems to be at its peak and a storm can hit at any time. While you prepare for such [...]
Blue Light: Pros and Cons
Blue Light: Pros and Cons Blue light has been in the news quite a bit lately. One study published in Scientific Reports warned of the harmful effects that light could have on retina cells. [...]
Can You See The Board?
Can You See The Board? Right now it's time to head back to school for most kids. Have your children's eyes been checked lately? Are you sure they can see the board when sitting [...]
Should Your Baby Wear Sunglasses?
Should Your Baby Wear Sunglasses? It's a bright sunny day and you are about to take your baby for a stroll. Should you put sunglasses on him or her? Sun exposure can damage your [...]
What’s The Saddest Vegetable In The World?
What's The Saddest Vegetable In World- The Onion, But Why? The only vegetable that makes us cry when we cut it: the onion Why do onions make you cry when you cut them? Onions [...]
What Causes Eye Discharge?
What's Normal Eye discharge, more commonly known as eye boogers, eye gunk or sometimes eye puss can have different causes and different treatments. Waking up in the morning with a little bit of discharge [...]
“Bette Davis Eyes” Why Some People Have Blue Eyes
"Bette Davis Eyes" Why Some People Have Blue Eyes Do you remember the 80's hit song "Bette Davis Eyes"? Bette Davis, the actress known for playing strong, independent women, had deep blue eyes. Her signature eyes [...]
Are Staring Contests Bad For Your Eyes?
Staring Contests As a child, have you ever engaged in a staring contest with a friend where the first one to blink loses the competition? It all seems rather harmless in the scheme of [...]
Do carrots really help the eyes?
Have you ever seen a rabbit wearing prescription eyeglasses or contacts? Although I jest, eating carrots really does help your eye health. Carrots are rich in beta-carotene which is beneficial to our vision. [...]
Can Spicy Foods Affect Your Eyesight?
CAN SPICY FOODS AFFECT YOUR EYESIGHT? Spicy foods negatively affect a poorly operating digestive system and can unblock congested sinus passageways, but the question is: can spicy food affect our eyesight? Nothing has been scientifically [...]
I can’t believe my eyes
To make an appointment at West Side Eye Clinic to evaluate your vision, you can reach us at (504) 347-8434. For more information, you can submit a request at info@westsideeyeclinic.com. We are located at [...]
Jazz Fest Eye Safety
Jazz Fest Eye Safety One of the best music festivals is right around the corner....the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Jazz Fest takes place for two weekends only from April 2017 to May 6, [...]
Why do we see mirages?
To make an appointment at West Side Eye Clinic, you can reach us at (504) 347-8434. For more information, you can submit a request at info@westsideeyeclinic.com. We are located at 4601 Wichers Drive [...]
Do sweets affect your eyesight?
Has an excess of sugary sweets affected your eyesight? After indulging in that luscious box of Valentine’s chocolates, and the euphoria has waned somewhat, have you noticed the presence of dry eye, a [...]
MARDI GRAS AND EYE SAFETY
MARDI GRAS AND EYE SAFETY How does Mardi Gras and eye safety go hand in hand? While you’re parade watching and reveling in all of the fun, it’s wise to protect your eyes from the [...]
What causes Macular Degeneration?
Is your vision blurred? Do you see a small black or grey blind spot in the center of your field of vision? Has your night vision diminished? Have you experienced a decrease in [...]
Do you have Trouble Driving at Night?
DO YOU HAVE TROUBLE DRIVING AT NIGHT? Cataracts and a plethora of other eye conditions are the reasons as to why people have difficulty driving at night. In some cases, an eyeglass prescription is all [...]
Do You See What I See?
DO YOU SEE WHAT I SEE? Are you seeing halos around lights? Do you see floaters? Is your vision blurry or is it clear? Are you seeing double? Do you see colors as they truly [...]
Why do we close our eyes when we sneeze?
Why do we close our eyes when we sneeze? We generally have little warning that we’re about to sneeze. Some people sneeze two or three times in a row. I tend to hold off on [...]
Why Does My Eye Twitch Sometimes?
Have you ever had an Eye Twitch and wondered why? No one knows what causes this Eye Twich. Many professionals refer to it as blepharospasm. Blepharospasm is a neurological condition characterized by forcible closure of [...]