Dr. Ellen Merkin, OD Blog
What is the Connection Between Hormones and Eye Health?
Your eyes are crucial to perform daily activities, but have you ever thought about how hormone changes can affect your vision? Hormones are...
The Connection Between Smoking & Eye Health
We all know smoking is bad for our health, but did you know it can also affect your eyes? Smoking increases your risk of developing serious eye...
Menopause & Your Eye Health
Menopause is a natural part of the aging process for women. It typically occurs between the ages of 45 and 55 and marks the end of a woman's...
How to Relieve Digital Eye Strain
March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month, meaning it’s the perfect time to learn about digital eye strain. Digital eye strain, also known as computer...
Women and Dry Eye Disease: What You Need to Know
Did you know that dry eye disease is twice as common in women than in men? Dr. Ellen Merkin helps her patients affected by dry eye disease, many of...
Prescription Safety Glasses at Ellen Merkin, O.D. in Las Vegas
Most people know that it's important to wear sunglasses to protect their eyes from the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays. But did you know that it's...
Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness
Did you know that November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month? According to the National Eye Institute, diabetic eye disease refers to a group...
What is Dry Eye?
Tears are necessary for maintaining the health of the front surface of the eye and for providing clear vision. Dry eye is a condition in which there...
How to Reduce Digital Eye Strain
Do you find your eyes getting tired after staring at a screen all day? If so, you're not alone. According to the American Optometric Association,...