Eye Exam Basics | What Should You Expect From an Eye Exam

When was the last time you had an eye exam? If you’re having a hard time remembering, it’s time to start thinking about scheduling an appointment, even if you’ve always had good vision. If you’re like most adults, you don’t go to the doctor unless you notice a problem. However, there are several conditions and […]

How Blue Light Affects Your Eyes | What is Blue Light?

With the rising popularity of smartphones, tablets, and computer screens in our everyday lives, the prevalence of blue light has increased significantly. According to forbes.com, the average person will spend about 3,500 hours looking at a screen this year. With so much time spent looking at screens, our eyes are constantly being exposed to blue […]

Let’s Go Southport Football!

Back to School means back to football! Dr. Tavel is proudly sponsoring Southport Developmental Football this season. Southport Youth Football offers a combination of programs where every young athlete has the opportunity to learn the game of football properly. To learn more about the league check out the website: www.southportyouthfootball.com/ We will be keeping our […]

How To Get Rid of a Swollen Eyelid | Causes and Treatment

Waking up to a swollen eyelid can be frustrating and uncomfortable, but thankfully there are some quick remedies that can resolve most symptoms in less than a week. There are several factors that can cause eyelid inflammation, but some of the most common causes are not threatening to your vision if treated properly. Common Causes […]

What Causes Lazy Eye?

Lazy Eye (also called amblyopia) is where abnormal vision development causes reduced vision in one eye. Often seen as one eye turning inward or outward. Notably, this condition causes blurry or reduced vision that is not correctable by glasses, contact lenses or eye surgery. The brain does not fully acknowledge the images seen by the […]

What are Eye Floaters?

Floaters are a common sight issue for many people. Eye Floaters are spots and thread-like lines that obscure your vision. They can look like small, dark, shadowy shapes that can look like spots, squiggly lines that seem to dart and move when you try to look at them directly. Usually, floaters are most noticeable when […]