1<!DOCTYPE html> 2<!--[if IE 9 ]><html class="ie9" lang="en"> <![endif]--> 3<!--[if (gt IE 9)|!(IE)]><!--> <html class="" lang="en"> <!--<![endif]--> 4 <head> 5 <meta charset="utf-8"> 6 <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0"> 7 8 9 <meta property="og:image" content="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2256684.png"/> 10 11 <meta name="google-site-verification" content="Ti_oNs8fLcWVrqoBd3c3Wf1ZPaMTbMA3amZz6brPlv0" /> 12 13 14 15 <link rel="canonical" href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog" /> 16 17 <link rel="shortcut icon" href="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/patientpop/favicon.ico" type="image/x-icon"> 18 <link rel="icon" href="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/patientpop/favicon.ico" type="image/x-icon"> 19 20 <title>Blog: Wolchok Eye Associates, PA: Ophthalmologists Jacksonville , FL</title> 21 <meta name="description" content="Thoughts from Wolchok Eye Associates, PA, Ophthalmologists located in Jacksonville , FL" /> 22 23 <link rel="stylesheet" href=https://www.wolchok.com/css/practice.atomic.application.css> 24 25 <style> 26.primary-fg{ 27 color:#787A7F !important; 28} 29.primary-bg{ 30 background:#787A7F !important; 31} 32.flex-active{ 33 background:#000 !important; 34} 35.primary-border{ 36 border-color:#787A7F !important; 37} 38.secondary-fg{ 39 color:#F5E617 !important; 40} 41.secondary-bg{ 42 background:#F5E617 !important; 43} 44.secondary-border{ 45 border-color:#F5E617 !important; 46} 47 48section.providers-landing .provider-list-filters .chck-input + label:before, 49#book-online .left ul li input[type="radio"]:checked + label:before{ 50 background-color: #787A7F !important; 51} 52section.testimonials-reviews .paginator ul li a{ 53 color:#1ca8dd; 54} 55section.testimonials-reviews .paginator ul li.active span{ 56 background:#1ca8dd; 57 color:#fff; 58} 59.slider-frame ol li.active input, 60section.blog-hero .row .slider-frame ol li.active input{ 61 background:#656F72; 62} 63 /* latin-ext */ 64 @font-face { 65 font-family: 'Raleway Extra Bold'; 66 font-display: swap; 67 font-style: normal; 68 font-weight: 800; 69 src: local('Raleway ExtraBold'), local('Raleway-ExtraBold'), url(https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/raleway/v11/QoPu455RxV2raYSIFXAMBTG_owQUHpNX9rkRdZ1lhPA.woff) format('woff'); 70 unicode-range: U+0100-024F, U+1E00-1EFF, U+20A0-20AB, U+20AD-20CF, U+2C60-2C7F, U+A720-A7FF; 71 } 72 /* latin */ 73 @font-face { 74 font-family: 'Raleway Extra Bold'; 75 font-display: swap; 76 font-style: normal; 77 font-weight: 800; 78 src: local('Raleway ExtraBold'), local('Raleway-ExtraBold'), url(https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/raleway/v11/1ImRNPx4870-D9a1EBUdPL3hpw3pgy2gAi-Ip7WPMi0.woff) format('woff'); 79 unicode-range: U+0000-00FF, U+0131, U+0152-0153, U+02C6, U+02DA, U+02DC, U+2000-206F, U+2074, U+20AC, U+2212, U+2215; 80 } 81.primary-font{ 82font-family: 'Raleway Extra Bold', sans-serif !important; 83} 84 85 /* latin-ext */ 86 @font-face { 87 font-family: 'Raleway Medium'; 88 font-display: swap; 89 font-style: normal; 90 font-weight: 500; 91 src: local('Raleway Medium'), local('Raleway-Medium'), url(https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/raleway/v11/Li18TEFObx_yGdzKDoI_cgsYbbCjybiHxArTLjt7FRU.woff2) format('woff2'); 92 unicode-range: U+0100-024F, U+1E00-1EFF, U+20A0-20AB, U+20AD-20CF, U+2C60-2C7F, U+A720-A7FF; 93 } 94 /* latin */ 95 @font-face { 96 font-family: 'Raleway Medium'; 97 font-display: swap; 98 font-style: normal; 99 font-weight: 500; 100 src: local('Raleway Medium'), local('Raleway-Medium'), url(https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/raleway/v11/CcKI4k9un7TZVWzRVT-T8wzyDMXhdD8sAj6OAJTFsBI.woff2) format('woff2'); 101 unicode-range: U+0000-00FF, U+0131, U+0152-0153, U+02C6, U+02DA, U+02DC, U+2000-206F, U+2074, U+20AC, U+2212, U+2215; 102 } 103.secondary-font{ 104font-family: 'Raleway Medium', sans-serif !important; 105} 106 107 body { 108 margin-top: 0; 109} 110 @media (min-width: 70em){ 111 .header-1 .dropdownContain{ 112 background-color: transparent !important; 113 } 114 .header.header.header-1 nav.nav1 ul li.drop .dropdownContain .dropOut ul li.sideNav, 115 .header.header.header-1 nav.nav1 ul li.drop .dropdownContain .dropOut ul li.sideNav .sideNavContain .sideOut ul li{ 116 background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 1) !important; 117 } 118 header.header.header-1 nav.nav1 > ul > li:hover:after { 119 background-color: #ffffff; 120 } 121 } 122 123#book-online .right #calendar-block ul li ol li div.slots a{ 124 background: #787A7F; 125} 126#book-online .right #calendar-block ul li ol li div.slots a:hover, 127#book-online .right #calendar-block ul li ol li div.slots a.checked{ 128 background: #787A7F; 129 opacity:0.75; 130} 131#book-online .right #calendar-block ul li ol li.scroller{ 132 background: #F5E617; 133} 134#book-online .right #calendar-block ul li ol li.scroller:hover{ 135 background: #F5E617; 136 opacity:0.75; 137} 138 139.a-bordercolor3 { 140 141 border-color: #ffffff !important; 142 143}
144.a-height150px { 145 146 147 height: 150px !important; 148 149} 150.a-borderradius10pct { 151 152 153 border-radius: 10% !important; 154 155} 156.a-borderwidth1px { 157 158 159 border-width: 1px !important; 160 161} 162.a-backgroundcolor3 { 163 164 background-color: #ffffff !important; 165 166} 167.a-opacity1 { 168 169 170 opacity: 1 !important; 171 172} 173.a-margin10px { 174 175 176 margin: 10px !important; 177 178} 179.a-opacity2 { 180 181 182 opacity: .2 !important; 183 184} 185.a-backgroundcolor2 { 186 187 background-color: #424242 !important; 188 189} 190.a-width50pct { 191 192 193 width: 50% !important; 194 195} 196.a-left0pct { 197 198 199 left: 0% !important; 200 201} 202.a-marginleft0pct { 203 204 205 margin-left: 0% !important; 206 207} 208.a-paddingtop5pct { 209 210 211 padding-top: 5% !important; 212 213} 214.a-paddingright5pct { 215 216 217 padding-right: 5% !important; 218 219} 220.a-paddingbottom5pct { 221 222 223 padding-bottom: 5% !important; 224 225} 226.a-paddingleft5pct { 227 228 229 padding-left: 5% !important; 230 231} 232.a-color3 { 233 234 color: #ffffff !important; 235 236} 237.a-textaligncenter { 238 239 240 text-align: center !important; 241 242} 243.a-fontsize37px { 244 245 246 font-size: 37px !important; 247 248} 249.a-letterspacing0px { 250 251 252 letter-spacing: 0px !important; 253 254} 255.a-texttransformnone { 256 257 258 text-transform: none !important; 259 260} 261.a-textshadownone { 262 263 264 text-shadow: none !important; 265 266} 267.a-fontsize21px { 268 269 270 font-size: 21px !important; 271 272} 273.a-lineheight110pct { 274 275 276 line-height: 110% !important; 277 278} 279.a-backgroundcolor1 { 280 281 background-color: #F5E617 !important; 282 283} 284.a-bordercolor1 { 285 286 border-color: #F5E617 !important; 287 288} 289.a-borderradius3px { 290 291 292 border-radius: 3px !important; 293 294} 295.a-width164px { 296 297 298 width: 164px !important; 299 300} 301.a-height46px { 302 303 304 height: 46px !important; 305 306} 307.a-fontsize12px { 308 309 310 font-size: 12px !important; 311 312} 313.a-margin4px { 314 315 316 margin: 4px !important; 317 318} 319.a-texttransformuppercase { 320 321 322 text-transform: uppercase !important; 323 324} 325.a-backgroundcolor0 { 326 327 background-color: #787A7F !important; 328 329} 330.a-bordercolor0 { 331 332 border-color: #787A7F !important; 333 334} 335.a-bordertopwidth0px { 336 337 338 border-top-width: 0px !important; 339 340} 341.a-borderbottomwidth0px { 342 343 344 border-bottom-width: 0px !important; 345 346} 347.a-borderradius0px { 348 349 350 border-radius: 0px !important; 351 352} 353.a-maxwidth940px { 354 355 356 max-width: 940px !important; 357 358} 359.a-paddingtop60px { 360 361 362 padding-top: 60px !important; 363 364} 365.a-paddingbottom60px { 366 367 368 padding-bottom: 60px !important; 369 370} 371.a-fontsize26px { 372 373 374 font-size: 26px !important; 375 376} 377.a-fontsize22px { 378 379 380 font-size: 22px !important; 381 382} 383.a-height103 { 384 385 386 height: 103 !important; 387 388} 389.a-marginleft10 { 390 391 392 margin-left: 10 !important; 393 394} 395.a-margintopmarginbottom10 { 396 397 margin-top: 10 !important; 398 margin-bottom: 10 !important; 399 400} 401.a-bordercolor4 { 402 403 border-color: transparent !important; 404 405} 406.a-maxwidth1120 { 407 408 409 max-width: 1120 !important; 410 411} 412.a-color2 { 413 414 color: #424242 !important; 415 416} 417.a-maxwidth1120px { 418 419 420 max-width: 1120px !important; 421 422} 423.a-height103px { 424 425 426 height: 103px !important; 427 428} 429.a-marginleft10px { 430 431 432 margin-left: 10px !important; 433 434} 435.a-margintopmarginbottom10px { 436 437 margin-top: 10px !important; 438 margin-bottom: 10px !important; 439 440} 441.a-fontsize30px { 442 443 444 font-size: 30px !important; 445 446} 447.a-height20px { 448 449 450 height: 20px !important; 451 452} 453.a-marginright3px { 454 455 456 margin-right: 3px !important; 457 458} 459.a-width20px { 460 461 462 width: 20px !important; 463 464} 465.a-minheight100vh { 466 467 468 min-height: 100vh !important; 469 470} 471.a-opacity05 { 472 473 474 opacity: 0.5 !important; 475 476} 477.a-width100pct { 478 479 480 width: 100% !important; 481 482} 483.a-fontsize42px { 484 485 486 font-size: 42px !important; 487 488} 489.a-fontsize24px { 490 491 492 font-size: 24px !important; 493 494} 495.a-textshadow2px2px2pxrgba00003 { 496 497 498 text-shadow: 2px 2px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) !important; 499 500} 501.a-fontsize18px { 502 503 504 font-size: 18px !important; 505 506} 507.a-margin2px { 508 509 510 margin: 2px !important; 511 512} 513.a-width240px { 514 515 516 width: 240px !important; 517 518} 519 520 section.meet { 521background-color: #fff !important; 522border-bottom: none; 523} 524 525section.services.pinstripe { 526background-color: #fff !important; 527border-bottom: none; 528} 529 530section.service-header .identity .img-wrap img{ 531margin-top:30px!important; 532} 533section.services.pinstripe h3.service-title { 534 font-family: 'Raleway Extra Bold', sans-serif; 535 font-size: 36px; 536} 537 538section p { 539color: #2b2c2e; 540 font-family: âRaleway Mediumâ, sans-serif; 541} 542 543section ul li { 544color: #2b2c2e; 545 font-family: âRaleway Mediumâ, sans-serif; 546} 547 548section.providers.pinstripe { 549background-color: #fff !important; 550border-bottom: none; 551} 552 553section.providers.pinstripe h3.providers-title { 554 font-family: 'Raleway Extra Bold', sans-serif; 555 font-size: 36px; 556} 557 558section.contact.no_form { 559 background-color: #fff !important; 560} 561 562section.contact.no_form address { 563 font-family: âRaleway Mediumâ, sans-serif; 564} 565 566footer {
567 Background-color: #787A7F !important; 568} 569 570footer .nap { 571 color: #fff !important; 572} 573 574.web-to-text-iframe { 575 background: transparent; 576 border: none; 577 bottom: 0; 578 height: 0; 579 position: fixed; 580 right: 0; 581 width: 0; 582 /* To not to overlap modals */ 583 z-index: 1039; 584} 585.skip-main-content { 586 position: absolute; 587 width: 1px; 588 height: 1px; 589 margin: -1px; 590 padding: 0; 591 overflow: hidden; 592 clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0); 593 white-space: nowrap; 594 border: 0; 595} 596.skip-main-content:focus { 597 position: inherit; 598 width: auto; 599 height: auto; 600 margin: 0; 601 overflow: visible; 602 clip: auto; 603 white-space: normal; 604 padding: 6px; 605 font-size: 13px !important; 606} 607</style> 608 609 <link href="https://www.wolchok.com/css/practice.blog.css?v=633" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"> 610 611 <style> 612 </style> 613 <!--[if lt IE 9]> 614
614<script src="https://oss.maxcdn.com/libs/html5shiv/3.7.0/html5shiv.js"></script>
614 615
615<script src="https://oss.maxcdn.com/libs/respond.js/1.4.2/respond.min.js"></script>
615 616
616<script type="text/javascript" src="https://sa1co.patientpop.com/assets/old-browser-warning.js"></script>
616 617 <![endif]--> 618 </head> 619 <body class="ATOMIC"> 620 621 622 <!-- Google Tag Manager -->
vendor: 68 bytes, lines 622-623
622 623 <noscript><iframe src="//www.googletagmanager.com/ns.html?id=
623GTM-MFF36M7
vendor: 95 bytes, lines 623-625
623" 624 height="0" width="0" style="display:none;visibility:hidden"></iframe></noscript> 625
625<script>(function(w,d,s,l,i){w[l]=w[l]||[];w[l].push({'gtm.start': 626 new Date().getTime(),event:'gtm.js'});var f=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0], 627 j=d.createElement(s),dl=l!='dataLayer'?'&l='+l:'';j.async=true;j.defer=true;j.src= 628 '//www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id='+i+dl;f.parentNode.insertBefore(j,f); 629 })(window,document,'script','dataLayer','GTM-MFF36M7');</script>
629 630 <!-- End Google Tag Manager --> 631 632 <section class="eyebrow-two a-color2 a-backgroundcolor3"> 633 <div class="inner"> 634 Now accepting <a href="/telehealth">Telehealth</a> appointments. <a href="/schedule">Schedule a virtual visit</a>. 635 </div> 636</section> 637 <header class="header header-1 sticky "> 638 <a class="skip-main-content" href="#main-content">Skip to main content</a> 639 <div class="wrap a-backgroundcolor3"> 640 <div class="nav-header a-maxwidth1120px"> 641 642 <div class="cta fill-2"> 643 <a href="tel:9047390606" class="header-cta cta-call-us a-backgroundcolor1 a-color2 a-bordercolor1"> 644 <span class="mm-phone-number">904-739-0606</span> 645 </a> 646 647 648 <a href="https://nextpatient.co/p/wolchok-eye/schedule" class="header-custom-cta a-backgroundcolor1 a-color2 a-bordercolor1" ><span>Schedule Now</span></a> 649 </div> 650 651 <div class="brand"> 652 <a href="/" class="logo" aria-label="Link to home page"> 653 <img 654 class="a-height103px a-margintopmarginbottom10px a-marginleft10px" 655 src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2256680.png" alt="Practice logo"> 656 </a> 657 658 <button class="nav-toggle" data-target="nav-list" aria-label="Expand navigation menu" aria-expanded="false"> 659 <span class="a-backgroundcolor2"></span> 660 <span class="a-backgroundcolor2"></span> 661 <span class="a-backgroundcolor2"></span> 662 </button> 663 664 </div> 665 666 </div> 667 668 </div> 669 670 <nav class="nav1 a-backgroundcolor0 toggle-menu" style="display: none;"> 671 <ul class="nav-list nav-hb a-bordercolor4 a-maxwidth1120px"> 672 <li class="a-backgroundcolor0"> 673 <a id="home" href="/" class="clickable" target="_self"> 674 <span class="secondary-font a-color3">Home</span> 675 </a> 676 </li> 677 <li class="a-backgroundcolor0"> 678 <a id="optical-shop" href="/services/glasses" class="clickable" target="_blank"> 679 <span class="secondary-font a-color3">Optical Shop</span> 680 </a> 681 </li> 682 <li class="a-backgroundcolor0"> 683 <a id="about" href="/about" class="clickable" target="_self"> 684 <span class="secondary-font a-color3">About Practice</span> 685 </a> 686 </li> 687 <li class="a-backgroundcolor0"> 688 <a id="providers" href="/provider" class="clickable" target="_self"> 689 <span class="secondary-font a-color3">Meet our Doctors</span> 690 </a> 691 </li> 692 <li class="drop"> 693 <a id="services" href="/services" class="clickable" target="_self"> 694 <span class="secondary-font a-color3">Services</span> 695 </a> 696 <i tabindex="0" aria-label="Collapse submenu" role="button" id="drop-minus-352337" class="fa fa-minus a-color3" data-partner="#drop-plus-352337" data-drop=".dropdownContain"></i> 697 <i tabindex="0" aria-label="Expand submenu" role="button" id="drop-plus-352337" class="fa fa-plus active a-color3" data-partner="#drop-minus-352337" data-drop=".dropdownContain"></i> 698 <div class="dropdownContain a-backgroundcolor3" style="display: none"> 699 <div class="dropOut"> 700 <ul> 701 <li class="sideNav a-backgroundcolor3"> 702 <a href="/services/glaucoma-treatment" class="secondary-font child-link clickable" id="Services_Glaucoma Treatment" target="_self"> 703 <span class="secondary-font a-color2">Glaucoma Treatment</span> 704 </a> 705 </li> 706 <li class="sideNav a-backgroundcolor3"> 707 <a href="/services/laser-cataract-surgery" class="secondary-font child-link clickable" id="Services_Laser Cataract Surgery" target="_self"> 708 <span class="secondary-font a-color2">Laser Cataract Surgery</span> 709 </a> 710 </li> 711 <li class="sideNav a-backgroundcolor3"> 712 <a href="/services/macular-degeneration" class="secondary-font child-link clickable" id="Services_Macular Degeneration" target="_self">
713 <span class="secondary-font a-color2">Macular Degeneration</span> 714 </a> 715 </li> 716 <li class="sideNav a-backgroundcolor3"> 717 <a href="/services/eye-exam" class="secondary-font child-link clickable" id="Services_Eye Exam" target="_self"> 718 <span class="secondary-font a-color2">Eye Exam</span> 719 </a> 720 </li> 721 <li class="sideNav a-backgroundcolor3"> 722 <a href="/services/dry-eyes" class="secondary-font child-link clickable" id="Services_Dry Eyes" target="_self"> 723 <span class="secondary-font a-color2">Dry Eyes</span> 724 </a> 725 </li> 726 <li class="sideNav a-backgroundcolor3"> 727 <a href="/services/floaters" class="secondary-font child-link clickable" id="Services_Floaters" target="_self"> 728 <span class="secondary-font a-color2">Floaters</span> 729 </a> 730 </li> 731 <li class="sideNav a-backgroundcolor3"> 732 <a href="/services/glasses" class="secondary-font child-link clickable" id="Services_Glasses" target="_self"> 733 <span class="secondary-font a-color2">Glasses</span> 734 </a> 735 </li> 736 <li class="sideNav a-backgroundcolor3"> 737 <a href="/services/red-eyes" class="secondary-font child-link clickable" id="Services_Red Eyes" target="_self"> 738 <span class="secondary-font a-color2">Red Eyes</span> 739 </a> 740 </li> 741 </ul> 742 </div> 743 </div> 744 </li> 745 <li class="a-backgroundcolor0"> 746 <a id="blog" href="/blog" class="clickable" target="_self"> 747 <span class="secondary-font a-color3">Blog</span> 748 </a> 749 </li> 750 <li class="a-backgroundcolor0"> 751 <a id="testimonials" href="/testimonials" class="clickable" target="_self"> 752 <span class="secondary-font a-color3">Testimonials</span> 753 </a> 754 </li> 755 <li class="a-backgroundcolor0"> 756 <a id="contact" href="/contactus" class="clickable" target="_self"> 757 <span class="secondary-font a-color3">Contact</span> 758 </a> 759 </li> 760 <li class="a-backgroundcolor0"> 761 <a id="pay-now" href="https://www.mypatientvisit.com/#/expresspay?practiceID=WOLCHOKEYE" class="clickable" target="_blank"> 762 <span class="secondary-font a-color3">Pay now</span> 763 </a> 764 </li> 765 </ul> 766 </nav> 767 768</header> 769 770 771 <main id="main-content"> 772 <section class="herosub herosub-1 a-backgroundcolor0"> 773 <div class="hero " > 774 <div id="hero-cloak" 775 class="cloak a-backgroundcolor2 776 a-opacity2"></div> 777 <div id="hero-titles" 778 class="hero-titles a-maxwidth940px 779 a-paddingtop60px 780 a-paddingbottom60px"> 781 <div id="hero-titles-inner" class="hero-titles-inner"> 782 <h1 class="main-text 783 primary-font text-shadow a-fontsize26px 784 a-textaligncenter 785 a-color3" 786 id="sub-primary-title">Blog Articles</h1> 787 </div> 788 </div> 789 </div> 790</section> 791 <section class="blog-crumb"> 792 <div class="row"> 793 <div class="breadcrumb"> 794 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com">Wolchok Eye Associates, PA</a> <i class="fa fa-angle-right"></i> 795 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog">Blog</a> 796 <a class="view-archive" href="/blog/archive">View all posts</a> 797 </div> 798 </div> 799</section> 800 801<section class="blog-listings "> 802 <div class="row" id="blog-listings"> 803 <article> 804 <div> 805 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/what-causes-halos-in-your-vision" aria-label="Link to full blog What Causes Halos in Your Vision?"> 806 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2861877.jpeg"> 807 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2861877.jpeg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="What Causes Halos in Your Vision?"> 808 </div> 809 <h2 class="title primary-fg">What Causes Halos in Your Vision?</h2> 810 </a> 811 <div class="img-description"> 812 Are you seeing rings around lights? Seeing halos around lights means you have a vision problem. The cause might be as harmless as dry eyes, but it could also mean you need glasses or contacts â or that you have an eye disease. 813 </div> 814 <div class="date-published">Oct 1st, 2026</div> 815 </div> 816 </article> 817 <article> 818 <div> 819 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/how-to-get-rid-of-a-stye" aria-label="Link to full blog How to Get Rid of a Stye"> 820 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2859901.jpeg"> 821 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2859901.jpeg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="How to Get Rid of a Stye"> 822 </div> 823 <h2 class="title primary-fg">How to Get Rid of a Stye</h2> 824 </a> 825 <div class="img-description"> 826 You have a blemish on your eyelid. Is it a stye? If so, whatâs the best way to treat it? Learn what to do at home and when you need to see the eye doctor. 827 </div> 828 <div class="date-published">Sep 10th, 2026</div> 829 </div> 830 </article> 831 <article> 832 <div> 833 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/5-tips-for-driving-at-night-with-astigmatism" aria-label="Link to full blog 5 Tips for Driving at Night With Astigmatism"> 834 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2858490.jpeg"> 835 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2858490.jpeg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="5 Tips for Driving at Night With Astigmatism"> 836 </div> 837 <h2 class="title primary-fg">5 Tips for Driving at Night With Astigmatism</h2> 838 </a> 839 <div class="img-description"> 840 Difficulty driving at night increases with age, but at any age itâs dangerous if you have an uncorrected vision error, such as astigmatism. Learn helpful tips for driving at night if you have astigmatism, a common eye condition.  841 </div> 842 <div class="date-published">Sep 2nd, 2026</div> 843 </div> 844 </article> 845 <article> 846 <div> 847 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/i-have-spots-floating-in-my-field-of-vision-is-there-anything-that-can-make-them-go-away" aria-label="Link to full blog I Have "Spots" Floating in My Field of Vision: Is There Anything That Can Make Them Go Away?"> 848 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2856081.jpeg"> 849 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2856081.jpeg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="I Have "Spots" Floating in My Field of Vision: Is There Anything That Can Make Them Go Away?"> 850 </div> 851 <h2 class="title primary-fg">I Have "Spots" Floating in My Field of Vision: Is There Anything That Can Make Them Go Away?</h2> 852 </a> 853 <div class="img-description"> 854 Have you ever seen a dark spot in your vision? You may blink to try to make it disappear, but to no avail. Whatâs happening? Is it a serious problem? Learn more about eye floaters. 855 </div> 856 <div class="date-published">Aug 11th, 2026</div> 857 </div> 858 </article> 859 <article> 860 <div> 861 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/red-itchy-eye-prevention-3-ways-to-get-ahead-of-your-seasonal-allergies-this-fall" aria-label="Link to full blog Red, Itchy Eye Prevention: 3 Ways to Get Ahead of Your Seasonal Allergies this Fall"> 862 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2854317.jpeg"> 863 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2854317.jpeg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="Red, Itchy Eye Prevention: 3 Ways to Get Ahead of Your Seasonal Allergies this Fall"> 864 </div> 865 <h2 class="title primary-fg">Red, Itchy Eye Prevention: 3 Ways to Get Ahead of Your Seasonal Allergies this Fall</h2> 866 </a> 867 <div class="img-description"> 868 Your red, itchy eyes are not only unsightly; theyâre irritating. And you can't stop the all-consuming urge to rub your eyes. Learn preventive steps to avoid the tears caused by seasonal allergies. 869 </div> 870 <div class="date-published">Aug 1st, 2026</div> 871 </div> 872 </article> 873 <article> 874 <div> 875 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/is-it-normal-for-my-corrective-lens-prescription-to-change-every-year" aria-label="Link to full blog Is It Normal for My Corrective Lens Prescription to Change Every Year?"> 876 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2851469.jpeg"> 877 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2851469.jpeg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="Is It Normal for My Corrective Lens Prescription to Change Every Year?"> 878 </div> 879 <h2 class="title primary-fg">Is It Normal for My Corrective Lens Prescription to Change Every Year?</h2> 880 </a> 881 <div class="img-description"> 882 Getting new glasses or contact lenses isnât inexpensive. You seem to need a new prescription almost every year. Is that normal? Learn why you need new corrective lens prescriptions. 883 </div> 884 <div class="date-published">Jul 11th, 2026</div> 885 </div> 886 </article> 887 <article> 888 <div> 889 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/4-myths-about-macular-degeneration-debunked" aria-label="Link to full blog 4 Myths About Macular Degeneration, Debunked"> 890 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2851238.jpeg"> 891 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2851238.jpeg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="4 Myths About Macular Degeneration, Debunked"> 892 </div> 893 <h2 class="title primary-fg">4 Myths About Macular Degeneration, Debunked</h2> 894 </a> 895 <div class="img-description"> 896 You may have heard that macular degeneration is a disease that only affects older people â but is that true? Check out these myths about an eye disease that can cause blindness if left untreated. 897 </div> 898 <div class="date-published">Jul 2nd, 2026</div> 899 </div> 900 </article> 901 <article> 902 <div> 903 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/understanding-the-3-main-types-of-cataracts" aria-label="Link to full blog Understanding the 3 Main Types of Cataracts "> 904 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2846466.jpeg"> 905 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2846466.jpeg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="Understanding the 3 Main Types of Cataracts "> 906 </div> 907 <h2 class="title primary-fg">Understanding the 3 Main Types of Cataracts </h2> 908 </a> 909 <div class="img-description"> 910 June is Cataract Awareness Month. Most seniors develop cataracts. Is your understanding of cataracts cloudy? Learn about three types of age-related cataracts and their symptoms. 911 </div> 912 <div class="date-published">Jun 9th, 2026</div> 913 </div> 914 </article> 915 <article> 916 <div> 917 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/6-prevention-strategies-that-help-protect-against-cataracts" aria-label="Link to full blog 6 Prevention Strategies That Help Protect Against Cataracts "> 918 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2847241.jpeg"> 919 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2847241.jpeg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="6 Prevention Strategies That Help Protect Against Cataracts "> 920 </div> 921 <h2 class="title primary-fg">6 Prevention Strategies That Help Protect Against Cataracts </h2> 922 </a> 923 <div class="img-description"> 924 You might be surprised to learn that cataracts usually start forming in adults around age 40. Their progression depends in part on your lifestyle choices. Check out prevention strategies. 925 </div> 926 <div class="date-published">Jun 2nd, 2026</div> 927 </div> 928 </article> 929 <article> 930 <div> 931 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/vision-changes-with-age-whats-normal-and-whats-cause-for-concern" aria-label="Link to full blog Vision Changes with Age: Whatâs Normal, and Whatâs Cause for Concern?"> 932 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2844972.jpeg"> 933 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2844972.jpeg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="Vision Changes with Age: Whatâs Normal, and Whatâs Cause for Concern?"> 934 </div> 935 <h2 class="title primary-fg">Vision Changes with Age: Whatâs Normal, and Whatâs Cause for Concern?</h2> 936 </a> 937 <div class="img-description"> 938 Your eyes change with age. For example, even if youâve never worn glasses before, as you approach age 50, you likely need reading glasses. Learn about normal age-related vision changes versus changes that require prompt attention from your eye specialist. 939 </div> 940 <div class="date-published">May 8th, 2026</div> 941 </div> 942 </article> 943 <article> 944 <div> 945 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/6-eye-friendly-habits-you-can-start-today" aria-label="Link to full blog 6 Eye-Friendly Habits You Can Start Today"> 946 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2842020.jpeg"> 947 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2842020.jpeg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="6 Eye-Friendly Habits You Can Start Today"> 948 </div> 949 <h2 class="title primary-fg">6 Eye-Friendly Habits You Can Start Today</h2> 950 </a> 951 <div class="img-description"> 952 Your sight is a precious gift. Are you taking steps to protect it? Learn about habits that help keep your eyes healthy. These simple changes in your routine promote eye health. 953 </div> 954 <div class="date-published">May 2nd, 2026</div> 955 </div> 956 </article> 957 <article> 958 <div> 959 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/why-annual-eye-exams-matter-more-than-you-think-even-if-your-vision-seems-fine" aria-label="Link to full blog Why Annual Eye Exams Matter More Than You Think â Even If Your Vision Seems Fine"> 960 <div class="img-wr
960apper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2840855.jpg"> 961 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2840855.jpg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="Why Annual Eye Exams Matter More Than You Think â Even If Your Vision Seems Fine"> 962 </div> 963 <h2 class="title primary-fg">Why Annual Eye Exams Matter More Than You Think â Even If Your Vision Seems Fine</h2> 964 </a> 965 <div class="img-description"> 966 How long has it been since your last eye exam? If you canât remember, then donât delay making an appointment. Eye exams can save your vision. 967 </div> 968 <div class="date-published">Apr 9th, 2026</div> 969 </div> 970 </article> 971 <article> 972 <div> 973 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/floaters-or-flashes-when-to-worry-and-when-to-see-an-eye-specialist" aria-label="Link to full blog Floaters or Flashes? When to Worry and When to See an Eye Specialist"> 974 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2838717.jpeg"> 975 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2838717.jpeg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="Floaters or Flashes? When to Worry and When to See an Eye Specialist"> 976 </div> 977 <h2 class="title primary-fg">Floaters or Flashes? When to Worry and When to See an Eye Specialist</h2> 978 </a> 979 <div class="img-description"> 980 Seeing an occasional dark speck in your vision that resembles dirt may make you wonder whether you need an eye doctor appointment. Learn when to make an appointment if you see floaters or flashes of light. 981 </div> 982 <div class="date-published">Apr 1st, 2026</div> 983 </div> 984 </article> 985 <article> 986 <div> 987 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/do-you-really-need-new-glasses-how-an-eye-exam-determines-the-right-prescription" aria-label="Link to full blog Do You Really Need New Glasses? How an Eye Exam Determines the Right Prescription"> 988 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2837129.jpeg"> 989 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2837129.jpeg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="Do You Really Need New Glasses? How an Eye Exam Determines the Right Prescription"> 990 </div> 991 <h2 class="title primary-fg">Do You Really Need New Glasses? How an Eye Exam Determines the Right Prescription</h2> 992 </a> 993 <div class="img-description"> 994 Is your eye examination coming up soon? Perhaps you wonder how the tests your doctor performs combine to form a correct prescription. The following description of the tests helps to demystify eye exam procedures. 995 </div> 996 <div class="date-published">Mar 16th, 2026</div> 997 </div> 998 </article> 999 <article> 1000 <div> 1001 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/dry-gritty-or-burning-eyes-how-an-eye-doctor-treat-chronic-dry-eye" aria-label="Link to full blog Dry, Gritty, or Burning Eyes? How An Eye Doctor Treat Chronic Dry Eye"> 1002 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2834997.jpeg"> 1003 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2834997.jpeg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="Dry, Gritty, or Burning Eyes? How An Eye Doctor Treat Chronic Dry Eye"> 1004 </div> 1005 <h2 class="title primary-fg">Dry, Gritty, or Burning Eyes? How An Eye Doctor Treat Chronic Dry Eye</h2> 1006 </a> 1007 <div class="img-description"> 1008 Chronic dry eye can occur at any time in your life. Itâs especially common as you age. Is there an effective treatment? Learn how eye doctors treat this uncomfortable ailment. 1009 </div> 1010 <div class="date-published">Mar 3rd, 2026</div> 1011 </div> 1012 </article> 1013 <article> 1014 <div> 1015 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/is-it-time-for-cataract-surgery-signs-your-vision-may-be-ready-for-treatment" aria-label="Link to full blog Is It Time for Cataract Surgery? Signs Your Vision May Be Ready for Treatment"> 1016 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2832674.jpeg"> 1017 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2832674.jpeg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="Is It Time for Cataract Surgery? Signs Your Vision May Be Ready for Treatment"> 1018 </div> 1019 <h2 class="title primary-fg">Is It Time for Cataract Surgery? Signs Your Vision May Be Ready for Treatment</h2> 1020 </a> 1021 <div class="img-description"> 1022 Youâre likely aware that you have cataracts; youâve had them for several years, but youâve never had a problem with your vision â until now. Cataracts develop slowly. Determine if common signs indicate it's time for cataract surgery. 1023 </div> 1024 <div class="date-published">Feb 18th, 2026</div> 1025 </div> 1026 </article> 1027 <article> 1028 <div> 1029 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/md-awareness-month-3-ways-to-protect-your-sight" aria-label="Link to full blog MD Awareness Month: 3 Ways to Protect Your Sight"> 1030 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2831826.jpeg"> 1031 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2831826.jpeg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="MD Awareness Month: 3 Ways to Protect Your Sight"> 1032 </div> 1033 <h2 class="title primary-fg">MD Awareness Month: 3 Ways to Protect Your Sight</h2> 1034 </a> 1035 <div class="img-description"> 1036 February is AMD Awareness Month. Age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, is a disease that can cause central vision loss, impairing your ability to drive and lowering your qual
1036ity of life. Learn how lifestyle habits can help reduce your risk. 1037 </div> 1038 <div class="date-published">Feb 12th, 2026</div> 1039 </div> 1040 </article> 1041 <article> 1042 <div> 1043 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/how-to-stop-the-progression-of-glaucoma" aria-label="Link to full blog How to Stop the Progression of Glaucoma"> 1044 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2828109.jpeg"> 1045 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2828109.jpeg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="How to Stop the Progression of Glaucoma"> 1046 </div> 1047 <h2 class="title primary-fg">How to Stop the Progression of Glaucoma</h2> 1048 </a> 1049 <div class="img-description"> 1050 Glaucoma, the leading cause of blindness for individuals over age 60, can initially occur without any noticeable symptoms. Vision changes often progress slowly, but with treatment and lifestyle modifications, you can slow or even halt their progression and 1051 </div> 1052 <div class="date-published">Jan 19th, 2026</div> 1053 </div> 1054 </article> 1055 <article> 1056 <div> 1057 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/the-difference-between-dry-and-wet-macular-degeneration" aria-label="Link to full blog The Difference Between Dry and Wet Macular Degeneration"> 1058 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2828029.jpeg"> 1059 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2828029.jpeg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="The Difference Between Dry and Wet Macular Degeneration"> 1060 </div> 1061 <h2 class="title primary-fg">The Difference Between Dry and Wet Macular Degeneration</h2> 1062 </a> 1063 <div class="img-description"> 1064 Macular degeneration is a leading cause of vision loss. There are two main types â wet and dry â and our team can help you manage either form and prevent vision loss. Hereâs the difference between the two types of macular degeneration. 1065 </div> 1066 <div class="date-published">Jan 13th, 2026</div> 1067 </div> 1068 </article> 1069 <article> 1070 <div> 1071 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/dont-let-an-eye-injury-ruin-your-holiday-4-tips-for-a-safe-season" aria-label="Link to full blog Don't Let an Eye Injury Ruin Your Holiday: 4 Tips for a Safe Season"> 1072 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2823788.jpeg"> 1073 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2823788.jpeg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="Don't Let an Eye Injury Ruin Your Holiday: 4 Tips for a Safe Season"> 1074 </div> 1075 <h2 class="title primary-fg">Don't Let an Eye Injury Ruin Your Holiday: 4 Tips for a Safe Season</h2> 1076 </a> 1077 <div class="img-description"> 1078 Almost half of eye injuries happen at home. They often occur when youâre in a hurry. Learn how to protect your eyes while youâre doing double duty during the holidays. 1079 </div> 1080 <div class="date-published">Dec 9th, 2025</div> 1081 </div> 1082 </article> 1083 <article> 1084 <div> 1085 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/understanding-your-risk-of-diabetic-retinopathy" aria-label="Link to full blog Understanding Your Risk of Diabetic Retinopathy"> 1086 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2819903.jpeg"> 1087 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2819903.jpeg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="Understanding Your Risk of Diabetic Retinopathy"> 1088 </div> 1089 <h2 class="title primary-fg">Understanding Your Risk of Diabetic Retinopathy</h2> 1090 </a> 1091 <div class="img-description"> 1092 Diabetes, in conjunction with other health factors, can lead to a condition called diabetic retinopathy, which places your vision at risk. Learn about your risk factors. 1093 </div> 1094 <div class="date-published">Nov 7th, 2025</div> 1095 </div> 1096 </article> 1097 <article> 1098 <div> 1099 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/dry-vs-wet-macular-degeneration-key-differences" aria-label="Link to full blog Dry vs. Wet Macular Degeneration: Key Differences"> 1100 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2814349.jpeg"> 1101 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2814349.jpeg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="Dry vs. Wet Macular Degeneration: Key Differences"> 1102 </div> 1103 <h2 class="title primary-fg">Dry vs. Wet Macular Degeneration: Key Differences</h2> 1104 </a> 1105 <div class="img-description"> 1106 Your eyes experience wear and tear just like other parts of your body. Learn about dry vs. wet macular degeneration, an eye disease that can occur in senior adults. 1107 </div> 1108 <div class="date-published">Oct 1st, 2025</div> 1109 </div> 1110 </article> 1111 <article> 1112 <div> 1113 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/what-happens-if-you
1113-dont-wear-your-corrective-lenses-enough" aria-label="Link to full blog What Happens if You Don't Wear Your Corrective Lenses Enough?"> 1114 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2807776.jpeg"> 1115 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2807776.jpeg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="What Happens if You Don't Wear Your Corrective Lenses Enough?"> 1116 </div> 1117 <h2 class="title primary-fg">What Happens if You Don't Wear Your Corrective Lenses Enough?</h2> 1118 </a> 1119 <div class="img-description"> 1120 Do you own glasses or contacts and forget to wear them, or donât use them regularly? Learn about problems that eventually arise when you donât wear your corrective lenses. 1121 </div> 1122 <div class="date-published">Sep 1st, 2025</div> 1123 </div> 1124 </article> 1125 <article> 1126 <div> 1127 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-dry-eye-treatment" aria-label="Link to full blog How to Make the Most of Your Dry Eye Treatment"> 1128 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2802104.jpeg"> 1129 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2802104.jpeg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="How to Make the Most of Your Dry Eye Treatment"> 1130 </div> 1131 <h2 class="title primary-fg">How to Make the Most of Your Dry Eye Treatment</h2> 1132 </a> 1133 <div class="img-description"> 1134 About 7-8% of adults in the US suffer from dry eyes, and the number is increasing. If you have dry eyes, check out these tips to help control your eye irritation. 1135 </div> 1136 <div class="date-published">Aug 1st, 2025</div> 1137 </div> 1138 </article> 1139 <article> 1140 <div> 1141 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/5-things-to-expect-at-your-routine-eye-exam" aria-label="Link to full blog 5 Things to Expect at Your Routine Eye Exam"> 1142 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2799500.jpeg"> 1143 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2799500.jpeg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="5 Things to Expect at Your Routine Eye Exam"> 1144 </div> 1145 <h2 class="title primary-fg">5 Things to Expect at Your Routine Eye Exam</h2> 1146 </a> 1147 <div class="img-description"> 1148 Your eye health is central to your well-being. Some eye diseases donât show symptoms in the early stages. Regular exams are necessary to protect your vision. Learn what to expect at your eye exam. 1149 </div> 1150 <div class="date-published">Jul 1st, 2025</div> 1151 </div> 1152 </article> 1153 <article> 1154 <div> 1155 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/how-to-take-care-of-your-eyes-after-cataract-surgery" aria-label="Link to full blog How to Take Care of Your Eyes After Cataract Surgery"> 1156 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2793325.jpeg"> 1157 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2793325.jpeg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="How to Take Care of Your Eyes After Cataract Surgery"> 1158 </div> 1159 <h2 class="title primary-fg">How to Take Care of Your Eyes After Cataract Surgery</h2> 1160 </a> 1161 <div class="img-description"> 1162 Youâre looking forward to seeing better after cataract surgery. You know youâll need to take it easy for a few days. Learn more about how to take care of your eyes after the procedure. 1163 </div> 1164 <div class="date-published">Jun 2nd, 2025</div> 1165 </div> 1166 </article> 1167 <article> 1168 <div> 1169 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/7-signs-its-time-to-change-your-glasses-prescription" aria-label="Link to full blog 7 Signs It's Time to Change Your Glasses Prescription"> 1170 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2793327.jpeg"> 1171 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2793327.jpeg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="7 Signs It's Time to Change Your Glasses Prescription"> 1172 </div> 1173 <h2 class="title primary-fg">7 Signs It's Time to Change Your Glasses Prescription</h2> 1174 </a> 1175 <div class="img-description"> 1176 Have you been having headaches after a long day at the computer? Maybe the problem is difficulty seeing at night, or you need a prescription for new glasses. 1177 </div> 1178 <div class="date-published">May 1st, 2025</div> 1179 </div> 1180 </article> 1181 <article> 1182 <div> 1183 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/which-type-of-macular-degeneration-is-worse" aria-label="Link to full blog Which Type of Macular Degeneration Is Worse?"> 1184 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2785336.png"> 1185 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2785336.png" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt=""> 1186 </div> 1187 <h2 class="title primary-fg">Which Type of Macular Degeneration Is Worse?</h2> 1188 </a> 1189 <div class="img-description"> 1190 The cause of macular degeneration isnât yet well understood by scientists, but its effects can be devastating. This eye disease can lead to legal blindness. Learn more about AMD here. 1191 </div> 1192 <div class="date-published">Apr 1st, 2025</div> 1193 </div> 1194 </article> 1195 <article> 1196 <div> 1197 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/suddenly-seeing-floater
1197s-4-possible-reasons-why" aria-label="Link to full blog Suddenly Seeing Floaters? 4 Possible Reasons Why"> 1198 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2781612.jpeg"> 1199 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2781612.jpeg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="Suddenly Seeing Floaters? 4 Possible Reasons Why"> 1200 </div> 1201 <h2 class="title primary-fg">Suddenly Seeing Floaters? 4 Possible Reasons Why</h2> 1202 </a> 1203 <div class="img-description"> 1204 Your eyes are precious to you. Itâs a disturbing experience to see a dark spot or a wavy line suddenly appear in your vision. Learn about floaters and when to call the eye specialist if you see them. 1205 </div> 1206 <div class="date-published">Mar 11th, 2025</div> 1207 </div> 1208 </article> 1209 <article> 1210 <div> 1211 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/heres-why-comprehensive-eye-exams-are-critical-for-adults" aria-label="Link to full blog Here's Why Comprehensive Eye Exams Are Critical For Adults "> 1212 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2773124.jpeg"> 1213 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2773124.jpeg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="Here's Why Comprehensive Eye Exams Are Critical For Adults "> 1214 </div> 1215 <h2 class="title primary-fg">Here's Why Comprehensive Eye Exams Are Critical For Adults </h2> 1216 </a> 1217 <div class="img-description"> 1218 Are you overdue for an eye exam? Having regularly scheduled eye exams as an adult can save your vision. Some eye diseases donât have symptoms in the early stages. 1219 1220 </div> 1221 <div class="date-published">Feb 1st, 2025</div> 1222 </div> 1223 </article> 1224 <article> 1225 <div> 1226 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/when-should-i-worry-about-chronic-red-eyes" aria-label="Link to full blog When Should I Worry About Chronic Red Eyes?"> 1227 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2772037.jpeg"> 1228 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2772037.jpeg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="When Should I Worry About Chronic Red Eyes?"> 1229 </div> 1230 <h2 class="title primary-fg">When Should I Worry About Chronic Red Eyes?</h2> 1231 </a> 1232 <div class="img-description"> 1233 When you look in the mirror, are your eyes bloodshot? If you donât know the reason the whites of your eyes are red, itâs time to seek medical attention. Learn about common reasons for red eyes. 1234 </div> 1235 <div class="date-published">Jan 15th, 2025</div> 1236 </div> 1237 </article> 1238 <article> 1239 <div> 1240 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/recovering-from-cataract-surgery-during-the-holidays-our-top-6-tips" aria-label="Link to full blog Recovering From Cataract Surgery During the Holidays: Our Top 6 Tips"> 1241 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2764679.jpeg"> 1242 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2764679.jpeg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="Recovering From Cataract Surgery During the Holidays: Our Top 6 Tips"> 1243 </div> 1244 <h2 class="title primary-fg">Recovering From Cataract Surgery During the Holidays: Our Top 6 Tips</h2> 1245 </a> 1246 <div class="img-description"> 1247 Youâre having cataract surgery. You canât wait to see clearly again. However, your procedure intersects with the winter holidays. Check out these tips for a safe recovery. 1248 </div> 1249 <div class="date-published">Dec 1st, 2024</div> 1250 </div> 1251 </article> 1252 <article> 1253 <div> 1254 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/how-does-diabetes-affect-the-eyes" aria-label="Link to full blog How Does Diabetes Affect the Eyes?"> 1255 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2760740.jpeg"> 1256 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2760740.jpeg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="How Does Diabetes Affect the Eyes?"> 1257 </div> 1258 <h2 class="title primary-fg">How Does Diabetes Affect the Eyes?</h2> 1259 </a> 1260 <div class="img-description"> 1261 November is National Diabetes Month, a public effort to bring awareness to what could be called a diabetes epidemic. Diabetes affects your entire body; it can even affect your eyesight. Learn how. 1262 </div> 1263 <div class="date-published">Nov 1st, 2024</div> 1264 </div> 1265 </article> 1266 <article> 1267 <div> 1268 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/is-dry-macular-degeneration-treatable" aria-label="Link to full blog Is Dry Macular Degeneration Treatable?"> 1269 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2758614.jpeg"> 1270 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2758614.jpeg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="Is Dry Macular Degeneration Treatable?"> 1271 </div> 1272 <h2 class="title primary-fg">Is Dry Macular Degeneration Treatable?</h2> 1273 </a> 1274 <div class="img-description"> 1275 Have you been diagnosed with dry macular degeneration? You want to learn more about this eye disease that progresses in stages. Will I experience vision loss? Is there an effective treatment? 1276 1277 </div> 1278 <div class="date-published">Oct 21st, 2024</div> 1279 </div> 1280 </article> 1281 <article> 1282 <div> 1283 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/help-im-suddenly-seeing-floater
1283s-at-night" aria-label="Link to full blog Help! I'm Suddenly Seeing Floaters at Night"> 1284 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2751282.jpeg"> 1285 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2751282.jpeg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt=" Help! I'm Suddenly Seeing Floaters at Night"> 1286 </div> 1287 <h2 class="title primary-fg">Help! I'm Suddenly Seeing Floaters at Night</h2> 1288 </a> 1289 <div class="img-description"> 1290 Have you suddenly seen flashes of light or dark spots in your vision? What do they mean? Learn when eye floaters and flashes require the attention of an eye specialist. 1291 </div> 1292 <div class="date-published">Sep 11th, 2024</div> 1293 </div> 1294 </article> 1295 <article> 1296 <div> 1297 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/my-computer-hurts-my-eyes-what-can-i-do" aria-label="Link to full blog My Computer Hurts My Eyes. What Can I Do?"> 1298 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2746764.jpg"> 1299 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2746764.jpg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="My Computer Hurts My Eyes. What Can I Do?"> 1300 </div> 1301 <h2 class="title primary-fg">My Computer Hurts My Eyes. What Can I Do?</h2> 1302 </a> 1303 <div class="img-description"> 1304 If your eyes ache, you likely have eye strain. While some home remedies may help, you should see a specialist to ensure your eye health. You might need new glasses prescription or other medical assistance. 1305 </div> 1306 <div class="date-published">Aug 14th, 2024</div> 1307 </div> 1308 </article> 1309 <article> 1310 <div> 1311 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/telltale-signs-you-need-a-new-eyeglass-prescription" aria-label="Link to full blog Telltale Signs You Need a New Eyeglass Prescription "> 1312 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2740057.jpg"> 1313 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2740057.jpg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="Telltale Signs You Need a New Eyeglass Prescription "> 1314 </div> 1315 <h2 class="title primary-fg">Telltale Signs You Need a New Eyeglass Prescription </h2> 1316 </a> 1317 <div class="img-description"> 1318 If you canât remember when you had your last eye exam, youâre probably overdue for one. Sometimes itâs easy to recognize that you need a new prescription, but your eyes often change, so you donât notice the changes. 1319 </div> 1320 <div class="date-published">Jul 8th, 2024</div> 1321 </div> 1322 </article> 1323 <article> 1324 <div> 1325 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/how-can-i-prepare-my-adolescent-child-for-their-first-eye-exam-by-an-ophthalmologist" aria-label="Link to full blog How Can I Prepare My Adolescent Child for Their First Eye Exam by an Ophthalmologist?"> 1326 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2736205.jpeg"> 1327 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2736205.jpeg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="How Can I Prepare My Adolescent Child for Their First Eye Exam by an Ophthalmologist?"> 1328 </div> 1329 <h2 class="title primary-fg">How Can I Prepare My Adolescent Child for Their First Eye Exam by an Ophthalmologist?</h2> 1330 </a> 1331 <div class="img-description"> 1332 Do you have an adolescent about to leave home? Youâre likely making doctorâs appointments. Be sure to schedule an appointment for a comprehensive eye exam for your loved one. Knowing your child has healthy eyes brings peace of mind. 1333 </div> 1334 <div class="date-published">Jun 17th, 2024</div> 1335 </div> 1336 </article> 1337 <article> 1338 <div> 1339 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/what-can-i-expect-during-cataract-surgery" aria-label="Link to full blog What Can I Expect During Cataract Surgery"> 1340 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2729997.jpeg"> 1341 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2729997.jpeg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="What Can I Expect During Cataract Surgery"> 1342 </div> 1343 <h2 class="title primary-fg">What Can I Expect During Cataract Surgery</h2> 1344 </a> 1345 <div class="img-description"> 1346 Cataracts are common as your age advances. If you have cataract surgery scheduled, youâre going through a rite of passage that many have experienced. Learning what to expect can help worries subside. 1347 </div> 1348 <div class="date-published">May 9th, 2024</div> 1349 </div> 1350 </article> 1351 <article> 1352 <div>
1353 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/i-need-eye-drops-all-day-long-is-that-ok" aria-label="Link to full blog I Need Eye Drops All Day Long: Is That OK?"> 1354 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2721097.jpeg"> 1355 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2721097.jpeg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt=" I Need Eye Drops All Day Long: Is That OK?"> 1356 </div> 1357 <h2 class="title primary-fg"> I Need Eye Drops All Day Long: Is That OK?</h2> 1358 </a> 1359 <div class="img-description"> 1360 Do you keep eye drops on your desk and use them frequently? Perhaps youâre wondering if youâre using them too much. Learn about the overuse of eye drops and why itâs critical to visit your ophthalmologist when you have eye discomfort. 1361 </div> 1362 <div class="date-published">Apr 2nd, 2024</div> 1363 </div> 1364 </article> 1365 <article> 1366 <div> 1367 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/why-are-my-eyes-always-bloodshot" aria-label="Link to full blog Why Are My Eyes Always Bloodshot?"> 1368 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2715589.jpeg"> 1369 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2715589.jpeg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="Why Are My Eyes Always Bloodshot?"> 1370 </div> 1371 <h2 class="title primary-fg">Why Are My Eyes Always Bloodshot?</h2> 1372 </a> 1373 <div class="img-description"> 1374 Red eyes can mean your eyes are irritated from the environment, but they can also signal an infection or disease. Learn more about the reasons for red eyes and why itâs essential to check them out. 1375 </div> 1376 <div class="date-published">Mar 2nd, 2024</div> 1377 </div> 1378 </article> 1379 <article> 1380 <div> 1381 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/what-to-eat-if-you-have-glaucoma" aria-label="Link to full blog What to Eat If You Have Glaucoma"> 1382 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2708579.jpg"> 1383 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2708579.jpg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="What to Eat If You Have Glaucoma"> 1384 </div> 1385 <h2 class="title primary-fg">What to Eat If You Have Glaucoma</h2> 1386 </a> 1387 <div class="img-description"> 1388 If youâve been diagnosed with glaucoma, you may not be surprised to know that there can be a genetic component to it. However, you might be surprised to learn that what you eat and drink may mediate the disease. 1389 1390 </div> 1391 <div class="date-published">Feb 2nd, 2024</div> 1392 </div> 1393 </article> 1394 <article> 1395 <div> 1396 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/is-macular-degeneration-genetic" aria-label="Link to full blog Is Macular Degeneration Genetic?"> 1397 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2705479.jpg"> 1398 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2705479.jpg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt=""> 1399 </div> 1400 <h2 class="title primary-fg">Is Macular Degeneration Genetic?</h2> 1401 </a> 1402 <div class="img-description"> 1403 You are a combination of the genes of your family members and ancestors. Some diseases have a genetic component. Is macular degeneration one of them? Learn about the risk factors for this eye disease. 1404 </div> 1405 <div class="date-published">Jan 17th, 2024</div> 1406 </div> 1407 </article> 1408 <article> 1409 <div> 1410 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/why-do-my-eyes-always-look-red" aria-label="Link to full blog Why Do My Eyes Always Look Red?"> 1411 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2693299.jpg"> 1412 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2693299.jpg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="Why Do My Eyes Always Look Red?"> 1413 </div> 1414 <h2 class="title primary-fg">Why Do My Eyes Always Look Red?</h2> 1415 </a> 1416 <div class="img-description"> 1417 When you look in the mirror, do your eyes look red? Red eyes can signal allergy inflammation but can also be a sign of eye disease. Learn when to call the ophthalmologist if you have red eyes. 1418 </div> 1419 <div class="date-published">Dec 1st, 2023</div> 1420 </div> 1421 </article> 1422 <article> 1423 <div> 1424 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/what-are-the-4-main-causes-of-dry-eyes" aria-label="Link to full blog What Are the 4 Main Causes of Dry Eyes?"> 1425 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2684242.jpg"> 1426 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2684242.jpg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="What Are the 4 Main Causes of Dry Eyes?"> 1427 </div> 1428 <h2 class="title primary-fg">What Are the 4 Main Causes of Dry Eyes?</h2> 1429 </a> 1430 <div class="img-description"> 1431 Do your eyes feel dry and scratchy? Perhaps theyâre red much of the time, detracting from your appearance. You may have dry eye condition. Learn about the four reasons for dry eye. 1432 1433 </div> 1434 <div class="date-published">Nov 2nd, 2023</div> 1435 </div> 1436 </article> 1437 <article> 1438 <div> 1439 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/how-do-i-know-if-its-time-to-upgrade-my-glasses-prescription" aria-label="Link to full blog How Do I Know If It's Time to Upgrade My Glasses Prescription?"> 1440 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2673986.jpg"> 1441 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2673986.jpg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="How Do I Know If It's Time to Upgrade My Glasses Prescription?"> 1442 </div> 1443 <h2 class="title primary-fg">How Do I Know If It's Time to Upgrade My Glasses Prescription?</h2> 1444 </a> 1445 <div class="img-description"> 1446 Has it been awhile since youâve been to the eye doctor? Eye exams help keep your eyes healthy. Learn about signs that itâs time to update your glasses prescription. 1447 </div> 1448 <div class="date-published">Oct 1st, 2023</div> 1449 </div> 1450 </article> 1451 <article> 1452 <div> 1453 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/3-factorsthat-can-increase-your-risk-of-glaucoma" aria-label="Link to full blog 3 FactorsThat Can Increase Your Risk of Glaucoma "> 1454 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2660487.jpg"> 1455 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2660487.jpg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="3 FactorsThat Can Increase Your Risk of Glaucoma "> 1456 </div> 1457 <h2 class="title primary-fg">3 FactorsThat Can Increase Your Risk of Glaucoma </h2> 1458 </a> 1459 <div class="img-description"> 1460 When you think of glaucoma, you may think it only affects seniors. However, you can develop glaucoma at any age, and factors such as race and family history play a role, as well as aging. 1461 </div> 1462 <div class="date-published">Sep 1st, 2023</div> 1463 </div> 1464 </article> 1465 <article> 1466 <div> 1467 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/how-to-prepare-for-cataract-surgery" aria-label="Link to full blog How to Prepare for Cataract Surgery"> 1468 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2654629.jpg"> 1469 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2654629.jpg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="How to Prepare for Cataract Surgery"> 1470 </div> 1471 <h2 class="title primary-fg">How to Prepare for Cataract Surgery</h2> 1472 </a> 1473 <div class="img-description"> 1474 Cataracts cloud your vision. Perhaps youâve decided to have cataract surgery. Knowing how to prepare for cataract surgery helps you plan for the process so there are no surprises. 1475 1476 </div> 1477 <div class="date-published">Aug 1st, 2023</div> 1478 </div> 1479 </article> 1480 <article> 1481 <div> 1482 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/the-link-between-dry-eyes-and-depression" aria-label="Link to full blog The Link Between Dry Eyes and Depression"> 1483 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2650041.jpg"> 1484 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2650041.jpg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="The Link Between Dry Eyes and Depression"> 1485 </div> 1486 <h2 class="title primary-fg">The Link Between Dry Eyes and Depression</h2> 1487 </a> 1488 <div class="img-description"> 1489 Are your dry eyes a constant frustration? Researchers have recently found a link between dry eyes and depression â a good reason to seek medical treatment for this bothersome condition. 1490 </div> 1491 <div class="date-published">Jul 10th, 2023</div> 1492 </div> 1493 </article> 1494 <article> 1495 <div> 1496 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/how-to-choose-between-glasses-and-contacts" aria-label="Link to full blog How to Choose Between Glasses and Contacts"> 1497 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2636977.jpg"> 1498 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2636977.jpg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt=""> 1499 </div> 1500 <h2 class="title primary-fg">How to Choose Between Glasses and Contacts</h2> 1501 </a> 1502 <div class="img-description"> 1503 Many people need help correcting their vision, and now youâre one of them. You have an upcoming eye exam and need to decide between a prescription for glasses or contacts. Here are facts that can help you decide. 1504 </div> 1505 <div class="date-published">Jun 1st, 2023</div> 1506 </div> 1507 </article> 1508 <article> 1509 <div> 1510 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/when-are-floater
1510s-a-sign-of-an-eye-condition" aria-label="Link to full blog When are Floaters a Sign of an Eye Condition?"> 1511 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2627987.jpg"> 1512 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2627987.jpg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="When are Floaters a Sign of an Eye Condition?"> 1513 </div> 1514 <h2 class="title primary-fg">When are Floaters a Sign of an Eye Condition?</h2> 1515 </a> 1516 <div class="img-description"> 1517 Most of the time, eye floaters arenât serious problems, but in certain instances, they are symptoms of eye disorders that can lead to loss of vision. Learn more about when to contact your ophthalmologist about eye floaters. 1518 </div> 1519 <div class="date-published">May 3rd, 2023</div> 1520 </div> 1521 </article> 1522 <article> 1523 <div> 1524 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/how-to-minimize-your-glaucoma-symptoms" aria-label="Link to full blog How to Minimize Your Glaucoma Symptoms"> 1525 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2614795.jpg"> 1526 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2614795.jpg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="How to Minimize Your Glaucoma Symptoms"> 1527 </div> 1528 <h2 class="title primary-fg">How to Minimize Your Glaucoma Symptoms</h2> 1529 </a> 1530 <div class="img-description"> 1531 Have you recently been diagnosed with glaucoma? Youâre concerned about possible vision loss. Learn what proactive steps you can take to minimize your symptoms and help stop the advancement of glaucoma. 1532 </div> 1533 <div class="date-published">Apr 1st, 2023</div> 1534 </div> 1535 </article> 1536 <article> 1537 <div> 1538 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/4-reasons-to-schedule-routine-eye-exams-after-40" aria-label="Link to full blog 4 Reasons to Schedule Routine Eye Exams After 40"> 1539 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2607311.jpeg"> 1540 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2607311.jpeg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="4 Reasons to Schedule Routine Eye Exams After 40"> 1541 </div> 1542 <h2 class="title primary-fg">4 Reasons to Schedule Routine Eye Exams After 40</h2> 1543 </a> 1544 <div class="img-description"> 1545 You know you should schedule your annual physical every year, but donât forget about scheduling routine eye exams, especially after age 40. Thatâs when vision changes begin to occur. 1546 </div> 1547 <div class="date-published">Mar 7th, 2023</div> 1548 </div> 1549 </article> 1550 <article> 1551 <div> 1552 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/age-related-macular-degeneration-amd-know-your-risk-factors" aria-label="Link to full blog Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Know Your Risk Factors"> 1553 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2597392.jpeg"> 1554 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2597392.jpeg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Know Your Risk Factors"> 1555 </div> 1556 <h2 class="title primary-fg">Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Know Your Risk Factors</h2> 1557 </a> 1558 <div class="img-description"> 1559 The world is full of âalphabet soupâ abbreviations; do you know the meaning of AMD when it refers to health? It means age-related macular degeneration. Learn about risk factors you may have. 1560 </div> 1561 <div class="date-published">Feb 9th, 2023</div> 1562 </div> 1563 </article> 1564 <article> 1565 <div> 1566 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/how-often-should-i-have-a-comprehe
1566nsive-eye-exam" aria-label="Link to full blog How Often Should I Have a Comprehensive Eye Exam?"> 1567 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2583504.jpg"> 1568 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2583504.jpg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="How Often Should I Have a Comprehensive Eye Exam?"> 1569 </div> 1570 <h2 class="title primary-fg">How Often Should I Have a Comprehensive Eye Exam?</h2> 1571 </a> 1572 <div class="img-description"> 1573 Because comprehensive eye exams arenât included in annual physical exams, itâs easy to forget about eye health. That can put your vision in danger. Learn how often you should have a complete eye exam. 1574 1575 </div> 1576 <div class="date-published">Jan 6th, 2023</div> 1577 </div> 1578 </article> 1579 <article> 1580 <div> 1581 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/7-signs-its-time-for-a-new-corrective-lens-prescription" aria-label="Link to full blog 7 Signs It's Time for a New Corrective Lens Prescription "> 1582 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2570448.jpg"> 1583 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2570448.jpg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt=" 7 Signs It's Time for a New Corrective Lens Prescription "> 1584 </div> 1585 <h2 class="title primary-fg"> 7 Signs It's Time for a New Corrective Lens Prescription </h2> 1586 </a> 1587 <div class="img-description"> 1588 Do your eyes ache after being on the computer? Frequent eye strain is a sign that you may need a stronger lens prescription for your glasses. Learn about other signs that tell you itâs time for an eye exam. 1589 </div> 1590 <div class="date-published">Dec 2nd, 2022</div> 1591 </div> 1592 </article> 1593 <article> 1594 <div> 1595 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/how-diabetes-can-affect-your-eyes" aria-label="Link to full blog How Diabetes Can Affect Your Eyes "> 1596 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2557214.jpg"> 1597 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2557214.jpg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="How Diabetes Can Affect Your Eyes "> 1598 </div> 1599 <h2 class="title primary-fg">How Diabetes Can Affect Your Eyes </h2> 1600 </a> 1601 <div class="img-description"> 1602 Certain diseases can affect your eyes, and diabetes is one of them. Regular eye appointments become critically important when you have diabetes. Learn more about eye diseases that can affect you if you have diabetes. 1603 </div> 1604 <div class="date-published">Nov 2nd, 2022</div> 1605 </div> 1606 </article> 1607 <article> 1608 <div> 1609 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/4-medical-conditions-that-cause-dry-eyes" aria-label="Link to full blog 4 Medical Conditions that Cause Dry Eyes"> 1610 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2547672.jpg"> 1611 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2547672.jpg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="4 Medical Conditions that Cause Dry Eyes"> 1612 </div> 1613 <h2 class="title primary-fg">4 Medical Conditions that Cause Dry Eyes</h2> 1614 </a> 1615 <div class="img-description"> 1616 Do your eyes burn or sting? Does it feel like thereâs something in your eye? You may have dry eyes. Learn about four medical conditions that can cause dry eyes. 1617 </div> 1618 <div class="date-published">Oct 9th, 2022</div> 1619 </div> 1620 </article> 1621 <article> 1622 <div> 1623 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/when-to-see-an-expert-about-floaters" aria-label="Link to full blog When to See an Expert About Floaters"> 1624 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2533806.jpeg"> 1625 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2533806.jpeg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="When to See an Expert About Floaters"> 1626 </div> 1627 <h2 class="title primary-fg">When to See an Expert About Floaters</h2> 1628 </a> 1629 <div class="img-description"> 1630 Your eyes are precious. Life would be difficult without them. Learn when itâs necessary to see an eye specialist about floaters in your eye. 1631 </div> 1632 <div class="date-published">Sep 1st, 2022</div> 1633 </div> 1634 </article> 1635 <article> 1636 <div> 1637 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/how-to-protect-yourself-from-macular-degeneration-complications" aria-label="Link to full blog How to Protect Yourself from Macular Degeneration Complications"> 1638 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2523868.jpg"> 1639 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2523868.jpg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="How to Protect Yourself from Macular Degeneration Complications"> 1640 </div> 1641 <h2 class="title primary-fg">How to Protect Yourself from Macular Degeneration Complications</h2> 1642 </a> 1643 <div class="img-description"> 1644 Your eyes are precious. Macular degeneration is an eye disease that can cause complete or partial loss of vision. How can you reduce your risk of this debilitating eye condition? 1645 </div> 1646 <div class="date-published">Aug 3rd, 2022</div> 1647 </div> 1648 </article> 1649 <article> 1650 <div> 1651 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/does-everyone-need-glasses-as-they-age" aria-label="Link to full blog Does Everyone Need Glasses as They Age?"> 1652 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2512974.jpg"> 1653 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2512974.jpg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="Does Everyone Need Glasses as They Age?"> 1654 </div> 1655 <h2 class="title primary-fg">Does Everyone Need Glasses as They Age?</h2> 1656 </a> 1657 <div class="img-description"> 1658 Youâre straining to read tiny print on medicine bottles. Trying to see it makes your eyes hurt. You likely need reading glasses. Itâs definitely time for an eye exam. 1659 </div> 1660 <div class="date-published">Jul 7th, 2022</div> 1661 </div> 1662 </article> 1663 <article> 1664 <div> 1665 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/what-red-eyes-tell-you
1665-about-your-health" aria-label="Link to full blog What Red Eyes Tell You About Your Health"> 1666 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2496310.jpeg"> 1667 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2496310.jpeg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="What Red Eyes Tell You About Your Health"> 1668 </div> 1669 <h2 class="title primary-fg">What Red Eyes Tell You About Your Health</h2> 1670 </a> 1671 <div class="img-description"> 1672 You notice that your eyes look red and bloodshot. You didnât stay up all night; why do they look that way? There are numerous reasons for red eyes â from allergies to infections to serious diseases. 1673 1674 </div> 1675 <div class="date-published">Jun 1st, 2022</div> 1676 </div> 1677 </article> 1678 <article> 1679 <div> 1680 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/questions-you-should-ask-at-your-next-eye-exam" aria-label="Link to full blog Questions You Should Ask at Your Next Eye Exam"> 1681 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2486449.jpg"> 1682 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2486449.jpg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="Questions You Should Ask at Your Next Eye Exam"> 1683 </div> 1684 <h2 class="title primary-fg">Questions You Should Ask at Your Next Eye Exam</h2> 1685 </a> 1686 <div class="img-description"> 1687 Have you had an eye exam lately? Eye doctors can catch signs of eye disease before it progresses to a lack of vision. Ensure your eye health and ask your doctor key questions at your next appointment. 1688 </div> 1689 <div class="date-published">May 1st, 2022</div> 1690 </div> 1691 </article> 1692 <article> 1693 <div> 1694 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/3-things-every-senior-should-know-about-their-eye-health" aria-label="Link to full blog 3 Things Every Senior Should Know About Their Eye Health"> 1695 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2473452.jpg"> 1696 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2473452.jpg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="3 Things Every Senior Should Know About Their Eye Health"> 1697 </div> 1698 <h2 class="title primary-fg">3 Things Every Senior Should Know About Their Eye Health</h2> 1699 </a> 1700 <div class="img-description"> 1701 They say that with age comes wisdom, and that may be true. But aging also brings a lot of health challenges, including an increased risk for vision problems. Here are three things you should know about keeping your eyes healthy as you age. 1702 </div> 1703 <div class="date-published">Apr 1st, 2022</div> 1704 </div> 1705 </article> 1706 <article> 1707 <div> 1708 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/eye-health-habits-you-can-embrace-today" aria-label="Link to full blog Eye Health Habits You Can Embrace Today"> 1709 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2462730.jpg"> 1710 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2462730.jpg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="Eye Health Habits You Can Embrace Today"> 1711 </div> 1712 <h2 class="title primary-fg">Eye Health Habits You Can Embrace Today</h2> 1713 </a> 1714 <div class="img-description"> 1715 Your eye health is critical to being able to do everything youâre used to doing. Having regular eye exams and following healthy lifestyle habits can help safeguard your vision. 1716 </div> 1717 <div class="date-published">Mar 2nd, 2022</div> 1718 </div> 1719 </article> 1720 <article> 1721 <div> 1722 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/10-tips-to-prevent-digital-eye-strain-from-ruining-your-vision" aria-label="Link to full blog 10 Tips to Prevent Digital Eye Strain From Ruining Your Vision"> 1723 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2444821.jpg"> 1724 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2444821.jpg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="10 Tips to Prevent Digital Eye Strain From Ruining Your Vision"> 1725 </div> 1726 <h2 class="title primary-fg">10 Tips to Prevent Digital Eye Strain From Ruining Your Vision</h2> 1727 </a> 1728 <div class="img-description"> 1729 If your eyes feel dry, gritty, or itchy â and you spend your workday in front of a computer â chances are you have a case of digital eye strain, a problem that affects 50%-90% of office workers. Here are ten tips to prevent digital eye strain. 1730 1731 </div> 1732 <div class="date-published">Feb 1st, 2022</div> 1733 </div> 1734 </article> 1735 <article> 1736 <div> 1737 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/are-cataracts-curable" aria-label="Link to full blog Are Cataracts Curable?"> 1738 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2437861.jpeg"> 1739 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2437861.jpeg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="Are Cataracts Curable?"> 1740 </div> 1741 <h2 class="title primary-fg">Are Cataracts Curable?</h2> 1742 </a> 1743 <div class="img-description"> 1744 Cataracts affect millions of Americans, and among older women and men, theyâre a major cause of vision loss. The good news is theyâre treatable. Hereâs how our team of skilled specialists can help you. 1745 1746 </div> 1747 <div class="date-published">Jan 1st, 2022</div> 1748 </div> 1749 </article> 1750 <article> 1751 <div> 1752 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/7-tips-for-first-time-contact-lens-wearers" aria-label="Link to full blog 7 Tips for First-Time Contact Lens Wearers"> 1753 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2425104.jpg"> 1754 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2425104.jpg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="7 Tips for First-Time Contact Lens Wearers"> 1755 </div> 1756 <h2 class="title primary-fg">7 Tips for First-Time Contact Lens Wearers</h2> 1757 </a> 1758 <div class="img-description"> 1759 Ready for your first pair of contact lenses? Contacts provide many benefits, but if youâve never worn them before, you might have questions. In this guide, we share seven tips for first-time contact lens wearers. 1760 </div> 1761 <div class="date-published">Dec 1st, 2021</div> 1762 </div> 1763 </article> 1764 <article> 1765 <div> 1766 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/how-rheumatoid-arthritis-affects-your-eyes" aria-label="Link to full blog How Rheumatoid Arthritis Affects Your Eyes"> 1767 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2413098.jpg"> 1768 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2413098.jpg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="How Rheumatoid Arthritis Affects Your Eyes"> 1769 </div> 1770 <h2 class="title primary-fg">How Rheumatoid Arthritis Affects Your Eyes</h2> 1771 </a> 1772 <div class="img-description"> 1773 Most people donât associate a joint disease like rheumatoid arthritis with eye problems. But rheumatoid arthritis commonly causes eye conditions, and without early treatment, they can progress to cause vision loss. 1774 </div> 1775 <div class="date-published">Nov 1st, 2021</div> 1776 </div> 1777 </article> 1778 <article> 1779 <div> 1780 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/why-you-should-wear-blue-light-blocking-glasses" aria-label="Link to full blog Why You Should Wear Blue-Light-Blocking Glasses"> 1781 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2404606.jpg"> 1782 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2404606.jpg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="Why You Should Wear Blue-Light-Blocking Glasses"> 1783 </div> 1784 <h2 class="title primary-fg">Why You Should Wear Blue-Light-Blocking Glasses</h2> 1785 </a> 1786 <div class="img-description"> 1787 If youâre reading this blog on a smartphone, laptop, or tablet, blue light is streaming into your eyes. Blue light is present in digital screens and also in sunlight, and getting too much of it may damage your eyes. Hereâs how to protect them. 1788 </div> 1789 <div class="date-published">Oct 4th, 2021</div> 1790 </div> 1791 </article> 1792 <article> 1793 <div> 1794 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/reduce-your-risk-for-macular-degeneration" aria-label="Link to full blog Reduce Your Risk for Macular Degeneration"> 1795 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2392933.jpg"> 1796 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2392933.jpg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="Reduce Your Risk for Macular Degeneration"> 1797 </div> 1798 <h2 class="title primary-fg">Reduce Your Risk for Macular Degeneration</h2> 1799 </a> 1800 <div class="img-description"> 1801 If you learned you might lose your vision, youâd do anything to save it â and hereâs your chance. If you have any of the controllable risk factors for macular degeneration, you can take steps now to preserve your sight. 1802 1803 </div> 1804 <div class="date-published">Sep 1st, 2021</div> 1805 </div> 1806 </article> 1807 <article> 1808 <div> 1809 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/understanding-eye-pressure" aria-label="Link to full blog Understanding Eye Pressure"> 1810 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2384521.jpg"> 1811 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2384521.jpg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="Understanding Eye Pressure"> 1812 </div> 1813 <h2 class="title primary-fg">Understanding Eye Pressure</h2> 1814 </a> 1815 <div class="img-description"> 1816 Increased eye pressure plays a major role in most types of glaucoma. The problem is, most people donât know what eye pressure is â or how often they need to have it checked. This brief review will give you all the information you need to know. 1817 </div> 1818 <div class="date-published">Aug 5th, 2021</div> 1819 </div> 1820 </article> 1821 <article> 1822 <div> 1823 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/what-causes-flashers-and-floaters" aria-label="Link to full blog What Causes Flashers and Floaters?"> 1824 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2381101.jpg"> 1825 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2381101.jpg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt=""> 1826 </div> 1827 <h2 class="title primary-fg">What Causes Flashers and Floaters?</h2> 1828 </a> 1829 <div class="img-description"> 1830 Youâre not just seeing things. Those spots and flashes of light dancing across your vision are a fairly common visual disturbance, and they have a name. But whatâs causing them? Explore a few of the reasons behind flashers and floaters. 1831 </div> 1832 <div class="date-published">Jul 27th, 2021</div> 1833 </div> 1834 </article> 1835 <article> 1836 <div> 1837 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/common-vision-problems-facing-seniors" aria-label="Link to full blog Common Vision Problems Facing Seniors"> 1838 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2364047.jpg"> 1839 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2364047.jpg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt=""> 1840 </div> 1841 <h2 class="title primary-fg">Common Vision Problems Facing Seniors</h2> 1842 </a> 1843 <div class="img-description"> 1844 You probably arenât surprised to learn that your risk of vision problems increases as you get older. But most common vision problems facing seniors can be treated, slowing down progressive damage to your eye and protecting your vision. 1845 1846 </div> 1847 <div class="date-published">Jun 9th, 2021</div> 1848 </div> 1849 </article> 1850 <article> 1851 <div> 1852 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/choosing-the-right-frames-for-your-face" aria-label="Link to full blog Choosing the Right Frames for Your Face"> 1853 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2356401.jpg"> 1854 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2356401.jpg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt=""> 1855 </div> 1856 <h2 class="title primary-fg">Choosing the Right Frames for Your Face</h2> 1857 </a> 1858 <div class="img-description"> 1859 When you wear glasses, they become as much a part of your face as your eyes, nose, and mouth. And the perfect pair can play up your best features. Check out these practical tips for choosing the right frames for your face. 1860 </div> 1861 <div class="date-published">May 17th, 2021</div> 1862 </div> 1863 </article> 1864 <article> 1865 <div> 1866 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/coping-with-chronic-dry-eye" aria-label="Link to full blog Coping With Chronic Dry Eye"> 1867 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2343983.jpg"> 1868 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2343983.jpg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt=""> 1869 </div> 1870 <h2 class="title primary-fg">Coping With Chronic Dry Eye</h2> 1871 </a> 1872 <div class="img-description"> 1873 When you're coping with dry eyes, you can feel worn out and emotionally frustrated, wanting to cry for more reason than one. Chronic dry eyes aren't just uncomfortable; they can also cause damage. Learn more about dealing with chronic dry eyes. 1874 1875 </div> 1876 <div class="date-published">Apr 13th, 2021</div> 1877 </div> 1878 </article> 1879 <article> 1880 <div> 1881 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/should-i-get-glasses-or-contacts-or-both" aria-label="Link to full blog Should I Get Glasses or Contacts or Both?"> 1882 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2331447.jpg"> 1883 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2331447.jpg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt=""> 1884 </div> 1885 <h2 class="title primary-fg">Should I Get Glasses or Contacts or Both?</h2> 1886 </a> 1887 <div class="img-description">
1888 Most of us choose eyewear based on fashion as well as usability. But are glasses better than contacts, or can you have both? See what a respected authority has to say about your options for glasses versus contacts. 1889 1890 </div> 1891 <div class="date-published">Mar 8th, 2021</div> 1892 </div> 1893 </article> 1894 <article> 1895 <div> 1896 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/what-to-do-for-red-eyes" aria-label="Link to full blog What to Do for Red Eyes"> 1897 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2320573.jpeg"> 1898 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2320573.jpeg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt=""> 1899 </div> 1900 <h2 class="title primary-fg">What to Do for Red Eyes</h2> 1901 </a> 1902 <div class="img-description"> 1903 Whether you pulled an all-nighter studying, overindulged, or had yourself a good cry, youâve probably experienced temporary eye redness at some point in your life. What else causes red eyes, when should you be concerned, and what can you do about it? 1904 1905 </div> 1906 <div class="date-published">Feb 9th, 2021</div> 1907 </div> 1908 </article> 1909 <article> 1910 <div> 1911 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/why-am-i-seeing-spots" aria-label="Link to full blog Why Am I Seeing Spots?"> 1912 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2303515.jpg"> 1913 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2303515.jpg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt=""> 1914 </div> 1915 <h2 class="title primary-fg">Why Am I Seeing Spots?</h2> 1916 </a> 1917 <div class="img-description"> 1918 Have you ever noticed a speck moving across your field of vision? What about flashing lights or streaks of lightning where there are none? If so, youâve experienced floaters and flashes. 1919 </div> 1920 <div class="date-published">Jan 1st, 2021</div> 1921 </div> 1922 </article> 1923 <article> 1924 <div> 1925 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/how-macular-degeneration-develops" aria-label="Link to full blog How Macular Degeneration Develops"> 1926 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2295669.jpg"> 1927 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2295669.jpg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt=""> 1928 </div> 1929 <h2 class="title primary-fg">How Macular Degeneration Develops</h2> 1930 </a> 1931 <div class="img-description"> 1932 Since macular degeneration is the number one cause of central vision loss, it's important to know if you have it or are at risk of getting it. But how can you tell if itâs happening to you? Here are some signs. 1933 </div> 1934 <div class="date-published">Dec 4th, 2020</div> 1935 </div> 1936 </article> 1937 <article> 1938 <div> 1939 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-an-eye-exam" aria-label="Link to full blog Everything You Need to Know About an Eye Exam"> 1940 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2286056.jpeg"> 1941 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2286056.jpeg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt=""> 1942 </div> 1943 <h2 class="title primary-fg">Everything You Need to Know About an Eye Exam</h2> 1944 </a> 1945 <div class="img-description"> 1946 Just like your body needs an annual physical, your eyes need regular check-ups, too. Skipping either one can lead to serious health concerns that are easily avoided with a simple exam. Hereâs what to expect from a routine eye test. 1947 1948 </div> 1949 <div class="date-published">Nov 5th, 2020</div> 1950 </div> 1951 </article> 1952 <article> 1953 <div> 1954 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/flashes-and-floaters-in-your-eyes-when-to-see-your-doctor" aria-label="Link to full blog Flashes and Floaters in Your Eyes: When to See Your Doctor"> 1955 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2274452.jpg"> 1956 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2274452.jpg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt=""> 1957 </div> 1958 <h2 class="title primary-fg">Flashes and Floaters in Your Eyes: When to See Your Doctor</h2> 1959 </a> 1960 <div class="img-description"> 1961 You arenât just seeing things. Those dark shadows, flickers of light, and floating specks are more than figments of your imagination. Hereâs what those flashes and floaters really mean for your eye health. 1962 </div> 1963 <div class="date-published">Oct 7th, 2020</div> 1964 </div> 1965 </article> 1966 <article> 1967 <div> 1968 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/dealing-with-chronic-dry-eye" aria-label="Link to full blog Dealing With Chronic Dry Eye"> 1969 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2257363.jpg"> 1970 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2257363.jpg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt=""> 1971 </div> 1972 <h2 class="title primary-fg">Dealing With Chronic Dry Eye</h2> 1973 </a> 1974 <div class="img-description"> 1975 Chronic dry eye can make it difficult to perform everyday activities, such as interacting with computer screens or reading. Find out what you can do to relieve your symptoms and restore moisture to burning and painful eyes. 1976 </div> 1977 <div class="date-published">Sep 1st, 2020</div> 1978 </div> 1979 </article> 1980 <article> 1981 <div> 1982 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/how-is-glaucoma-diagnosed" aria-label="Link to full blog How Is Glaucoma Diagnosed?"> 1983 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2250683.jpg"> 1984 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2250683.jpg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt=""> 1985 </div> 1986 <h2 class="title primary-fg">How Is Glaucoma Diagnosed?</h2> 1987 </a> 1988 <div class="img-description"> 1989 Glaucoma can steal your vision before you even know you have a problem. By the time you notice symptoms, the damage has been done. Early diagnosis and treatment can save your eyesight. Hereâs how. 1990 </div> 1991 <div class="date-published">Aug 12th, 2020</div> 1992 </div> 1993 </article> 1994 <article> 1995 <div> 1996 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/blog/cataract-surgery-what-to-expect-before-during-and-afterwards" aria-label="Link to full blog Cataract Surgery: What to Expect Before, During, and Afterwards"> 1997 <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2243553.jpeg"> 1998 <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2243553.jpeg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt=""> 1999 </div> 2000 <h2 class="title primary-fg">Cataract Surgery: What to Expect Before, During, and Afterwards</h2> 2001 </a> 2002 <div class="img-description"> 2003 If cataracts are clouding your vision, surgery is the only way to eliminate foggy vision and see clearly again. However, advancements in technology have made cataract surgery even better. Hereâs what you can expect before, during, and after surgery. 2004 </div> 2005 <div class="date-published">Jul 28th, 2020</div> 2006 </div> 2007 </article> 2008 </div> 2009 2010 <div class="load-more-row"> 2011 <div about="0" typeof='{"type":"PAGE", "secondary_type": "BLOG", "type_id": null, "fieldname": "load-more"}'> 2012 <button id="load-more" property="fieldtext">Load More</button> 2013 </div> 2014 </div> 2015</section> 2016 2017 </main> 2018 <footer> 2019 <div class="row"> 2020 <div class="span12"> 2021 <ul> 2022 <li> 2023 <div class="copy"><p>© Copyright 2026 <a style="color:inherit;" href="https://www.tebra.com/marketing/practice-websites/">Tebra Inc</a>.</p></div> 2024 </li> 2025 <li> 2026 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/your-privacy" rel="nofollow" >Privacy Policy</a> 2027 </li> 2028 <li> 2029 <a href="https://www.wolchok.com/our-terms" rel="nofollow" >Terms & Conditions</a> 2030 </li> 2031 <li><a href="https://www.wolchok.com/accessibility-statement" rel="nofollow" id="footer-link-accessibility-notice">Accessibility Notice</a></li> 2032 <li><a href="https://www.wolchok.com/contactus">Contact Us</a></li> 2033 </ul> 2034 </div> 2035 2036 <div class="span12"> 2037 <div class="nap"> 2038 <div class="fn org"> Wolchok Eye Associates, PA, Jacksonville , FL</div> 2039 Phone (appointments): <span class="tel mm-phone-number" content="9047390606">904-739-0606</span>
2040 <span class="divider">|</span> 2041 Phone (general inquiries): 904-739-0606 2042 <div class="adr"> 2043 Address: <span class="street-address">3636 University Blvd S., Suite A2, </span> 2044 <span class="locality">Jacksonville </span>, <span class="region">FL</span> <span>32216</span> 2045 </div> 2046 </div> 2047 </div> 2048 <div class="span12"> 2049 <section class="aggregate-ratings"> 2050 <ul role="presentation"> 2051 <li role="presentation"> 2052 <div class="average"> 2053 4.92<sup><span>/</span>5</sup> 2054 </div> 2055 </li> 2056 <li role="presentation"> 2057 <div class="star-rating"> 2058 <div class="top" style="width:98.40%"> 2059 <div class="hidden-aggregate-rating">4.92/5 Star Rating</div> 2060 <i title="Star Rating" role="img" class="fa fa-star"></i><i title="Star Rating" role="img" class="fa fa-star"></i><i title="Star Rating" role="img" class="fa fa-star"></i><i title="Star Rating" role="img" class="fa fa-star"></i><i title="Star Rating" role="img" class="fa fa-star"></i> 2061 </div> 2062 <div class="bottom"> 2063 <i title="Star Rating" role="img" class="fa fa-star"></i><i title="Star Rating" role="img" class="fa fa-star"></i><i title="Star Rating" role="img" class="fa fa-star"></i><i title="Star Rating" role="img" class="fa fa-star"></i><i title="Star Rating" role="img" class="fa fa-star"></i> 2064 </div> 2065 </div> 2066 <div class="total-aggregate-reviews">(105 reviews) </div> 2067 </li> 2068 </ul> 2069</section> 2070 </div> 2071 2072 <div class="span12 powered-by"><p>Medical website powered by <a style="color:inherit;" href="https://www.tebra.com/marketing/practice-websites/">Tebra</a></p></div> 2073 </div> 2074</footer> 2075
2075<script type="application/ld+json"> 2076 {"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Physician","@id":"https:\/\/www.wolchok.com\/3d0c4778b0b89cd3286af37b6d8617bd66680c4e","url":"https:\/\/www.wolchok.com","brand":{"name":["Wolchok Eye Associates, PA"]},"name":["Stephen M. Wolchok , MD","Eugene B. Wolchok, MD","Henry R Gates, OD"],"image":"","potentialAction":{"@type":"ReserveAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.wolchok.com\/schedule?utm_medium=markup","inLanguage":"en-US","actionPlatform":["http:\/\/schema.org\/DesktopWebPlatform","http:\/\/schema.org\/IOSPlatform","http:\/\/schema.org\/AndroidPlatform"]},"result":{"@type":"Reservation","name":"Request Appt"}},"telephone":"+1 904-209-9889","contactPoint":[{"@type":"ContactPoint","telephone":"+1 904-209-9889","contactType":"reservations"},{"@type":"ContactPoint","telephone":"+1 904-739-0606","contactType":"customer service"}],"address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","streetAddress":"3636 University Blvd S. Suite A2","addressLocality":"Jacksonville ","addressRegion":"FL","postalCode":"32216","addressCountry":"USA"}} 2077</script>
2077 2078 2079 <div class="yt-player"> 2080 <div class="inner"> 2081 <button type="button" class="close-yt-player" aria-label="Close video">×</button> 2082 <iframe title="Video container" aria-label="Video container" width="680" height="377" src="" allowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen webkitAllowFullScreen></iframe> 2083 </div> 2084 </div> 2085 2086
2086<script> 2087 var recaptcha_public_key = '6Lf-Vs4qAAAAANLS4SUm8FQ4bNRnHyhfes-bsXz2'; 2088 </script>
2088 2089 2090
2090<script type="text/javascript" src="https://www.wolchok.com/js/practice.application.js" async defer></script>
2090 2091 2092 2093
2093<script> 2094 function loadScript(src, globalVar) { 2095 if (src) { 2096 if (globalVar) { 2097 window[globalVar] = {'d': 1 * new Date()}; 2098 } 2099 const script = document.createElement('script'); 2100 script.async = true; 2101 script.defer = true; 2102 script.src = src; 2103 document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0].parentNode.insertBefore(script, document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]); 2104 } 2105 } 2106 2107 window.onload = function () { 2108 $('.nav-toggle').click(function(){ 2109 var navClass = $(this).attr('class'); 2110 $(this).toggleClass('expanded'); 2111 if (!navClass.includes('expanded')) { 2112 $(this).attr('aria-label', 'Collapse navigation menu'); 2113 $(this).attr('aria-expanded', 'true'); 2114 $('.wrap').attr('aria-hidden', 'true'); 2115 $('.toggle-menu').css({ display: 'block' }); 2116 } else { 2117 $('.wrap').attr('aria-hidden', 'false'); 2118 $(this).attr('aria-label', 'Expand navigation menu'); 2119 $(this).attr('aria-expanded', 'false'); 2120 $('.toggle-menu').css({ display: 'none' }); 2121 } 2122 2123 var nav = '.' + $(this).data('target'); 2124 if($('header').hasClass('sticky')) { 2125 $('body').toggleClass('nav-expanded'); 2126 } 2127 $(nav).slideToggle('fast'); 2128}); 2129 2130$('.nav-slider').click(function(){ 2131 $(this).toggleClass('expanded'); 2132 $('body').toggleClass('nav-open'); 2133 var nav = '.' + $(this).data('target'); 2134 $(nav).toggleClass('expanded'); 2135}); 2136$('.header-backdrop').click(function(){ 2137 $('.nav-slider').click(); 2138}); 2139 2140 var stickyNav = { 2141 headerOffset: $('header').offset().top, 2142 checkStickiness: function(){ 2143 if ($(document).scrollTop() >= stickyNav.headerOffset) { 2144 $('header').addClass('scrolling'); 2145 var combinedHeight = $('header .wrap').outerHeight(); 2146 if($(document).width() >= 1120){ 2147 combinedHeight += $('header nav').outerHeight(); 2148 } 2149 $('body').css({'padding-top': combinedHeight + 'px'}); 2150 } else { 2151 $('header').removeClass('scrolling'); 2152 $('body').css({'padding-top': '0'}); 2153 } 2154 if ($(document).scrollTop() >= $('header').height()) { 2155 $('header').addClass('scrolling-color'); 2156 }else{ 2157 $('header').removeClass('scrolling-color'); 2158 } 2159 }, 2160 debounce: function(func, wait, immediate) { 2161 var timeout; 2162 return function() { 2163 var context = this, args = arguments; 2164 var later = function() { 2165 timeout = null; 2166 if (!immediate) func.apply(context, args); 2167 }; 2168 var callNow = immediate && !timeout; 2169 clearTimeout(timeout); 2170 timeout = setTimeout(later, wait); 2171 if (callNow) func.apply(context, args); 2172 }; 2173 }, 2174 init: function(){ 2175 stickyNav.checkStickiness(); 2176 $(window).scroll(stickyNav.debounce(stickyNav.checkStickiness, 10)); 2177 $(window).resize(stickyNav.debounce(stickyNav.checkStickiness, 10)); 2178 } 2179}; 2180stickyNav.init(); 2181 2182 2183 // JS Hero 2 2184 2185//console.warn('TODO: Move $.animateTransform to main library'); 2186(function($){ 2187 $.fn.animateTransform = function(/* [start,] end [, duration] [, callback] */){ 2188 var start = null, end = null, duration = 400, callback = function(){}; 2189 for(var i=0; i<arguments.length; i++){ 2190 if(typeof(arguments[i]) == 'string'){ 2191 if(!start) start = arguments[i]; 2192 else end = arguments[i]; 2193 } else if(typeof(arguments[i]) == 'number'){ 2194 duration = arguments[i]; 2195 } else if(typeof(arguments[i]) == 'function'){ 2196 callback = arguments[i]; 2197 } 2198 } 2199 if(start && !end){ 2200 end = start; 2201 start = null; 2202 } 2203 if(!end) return; 2204 if(start){ 2205 this.css("transform", start); 2206 } 2207 if(duration < 16) duration = 16; 2208 var transitionB4 = this.css('transition'); 2209 this.css('transition', 'transform ' + duration + 'ms'); 2210 this.css('transform', end); 2211 var $el = this; 2212 setTimeout(function(){ 2213 $el.css('transition', transitionB4 || ''); 2214 $el.css('transform', end); 2215 callback(); 2216 }, duration); 2217 }; 2218})(jQuery); 2219 2220(function($){ 2221 $.fn.swipeHandler = function(options) { 2222 var $container = this; 2223 var swipeThreshold = options.swipeThreshold || null; 2224 var onSwipeLeft = options.onSwipeLeft || null; 2225 var onSwipeRight = options.onSwipeRight || null; 2226 $container.on('touchstart', function(event) { 2227 var previousSwipeX = event.originalEvent.touches[0].clientX; 2228 $container.on('touchend', removeSwipeListeners); 2229 $container.on('touchcancel', removeSwipeListeners); 2230 $container.on('touchmove', function(event) { 2231 currentSwipeX = event.originalEvent.touches[0].clientX; 2232 if(currentSwipeX-swipeThreshold > previousSwipeX){ 2233 removeSwipeListeners(); 2234 if ( onSwipeRight ){ 2235 event.preventDefault(); 2236 onSwipeRight(event); 2237 } 2238 }else if(currentSwipeX+swipeThreshold < previousSwipeX){ 2239 removeSwipeListeners(); 2240 if ( onSwipeLeft ){ 2241 event.preventDefault(); 2242 onSwipeLeft(event); 2243 } 2244 } 2245 previousSwipeX = currentSwipeX; 2246 }); 2247 }); 2248 function removeSwipeListeners() { 2249 $container.off('touchmove'); 2250 $container.off('touchend'); 2251 $container.off('touchcancel'); 2252 } 2253 }; 2254})(jQuery); 2255 2256 2257//console.warn('TODO: Move $.smartresize to main library'); 2258(function($,sr){ 2259 // debouncing function from John Hann 2260 // http://unscriptable.com/index.php/2009/03/20/debouncing-javascript-methods/ 2261 var debounce = function (func, threshold, execAsap) { 2262 var timeout; 2263 return function debounced () { 2264 var obj = this, args = arguments; 2265 function delayed () { 2266 if (!execAsap) 2267 func.apply(obj, args); 2268 timeout = null; 2269 }; 2270 if (timeout) 2271 clearTimeout(timeout); 2272 else if (execAsap) 2273 func.apply(obj, args); 2274 timeout = setTimeout(delayed, threshold || 100); 2275 }; 2276 } 2277 // smartresize 2278 jQuery.fn[sr] = function(fn){ return fn ? this.bind('resize', debounce(fn)) : this.trigger(sr); }; 2279})(jQuery,'smartresize'); 2280 2281 2282(function($){ 2283 $.fn.heroCarousel = function( options ){ 2284 2285 var settings = $.extend({ 2286 transitionType: 'fade-over', 2287 transitionSpeedFactor: 1, 2288 transitionDelay: 4000, 2289 }, options); 2290 2291 var $container = $(this); 2292 var $list = $(this).find('ul.carousel-items').eq(0); 2293 var $slides = $list.find('li.carousel-item');
2294 var $navBar = $container.find('ol.carousel-nav'); 2295 var $leftBtn = $(this).find('i.carousel-left-btn'); 2296 var $rightBtn = $(this).find('i.carousel-right-btn'); 2297 var totalSlides = $slides.length; 2298 var sliding = false; 2299 var currentSlide = settings.openingSlideIndex > -1 ? settings.openingSlideIndex : 0; 2300 var traverse = null; 2301 var defaultColorClass = 'a-'+$navBar.data('default-color-class'); 2302 var activeColorClass = 'a-'+$navBar.data('active-color-class'); 2303 2304 function slide(isRewinding) { 2305 if(!sliding){ 2306 $container.find('iframe[src*="www.youtube.com/embed/"]').each(function(i) { 2307 this.contentWindow.postMessage( JSON.stringify({ event:'command', func: 'pauseVideo', args:'' }), '*'); 2308 }); 2309 $container.find('ol li.bullet') 2310 .removeClass('active') 2311 .removeClass(activeColorClass) 2312 .addClass(defaultColorClass); 2313 $container.find('ol li.bullet').eq(currentSlide) 2314 .addClass('active') 2315 .removeClass(defaultColorClass) 2316 .addClass(activeColorClass); 2317 sliding = true; 2318 setCurrentBgUrl( $( $container.find('li.carousel-item').eq(currentSlide) ) ); 2319 switch(settings.transitionType) { 2320 case 'slide': doTransitionSlide(false, isRewinding); break; 2321 case 'slide-over': doTransitionSlide(true, isRewinding); break; 2322 case 'slide-reveal': doTransitionSlideReveal(false, isRewinding); break; 2323 case 'slide-over-reveal': 2324 case 'slide-reveal-over': doTransitionSlideReveal(true, isRewinding); break; 2325 case 'fade-reveal': doTransitionFadeReveal(); break; 2326 case 'fade-over': doTransitionFadeOver(); break; 2327 case 'fade' : 2328 default: doTransitionFade(); break; 2329 } 2330 } 2331 } 2332 2333 function setCurrentBgUrl($el) { 2334 var bgUrl = $el.css('background-image'); 2335 bgUrl = bgUrl.replace('url(','').replace(')','').replace(/\"/gi, ''); 2336 var dataSrc = $el.data('src'); 2337 if ( dataSrc != bgUrl ) { 2338 $el.css( 'background-image', 'url("'+dataSrc+'")'); 2339 } 2340 } 2341 2342 function doTransitionFade() { 2343 var speed = 500 * settings.transitionSpeedFactor; 2344 $slides.removeClass('active') 2345 $slides.eq(currentSlide).addClass('active') 2346 $list.animate({ 2347 opacity : 0 2348 }, speed,function(){ 2349 $slides.hide(); 2350 $slides.eq(currentSlide).show(); 2351 $list.animate({opacity : 1}, speed, function(){ 2352 $container.find('li.carousel-item').eq(currentSlide).find('.overlay').slideDown(); 2353 afterTransition(); 2354 }); 2355 }); 2356 } 2357 2358 function doTransitionFadeOver() { 2359 var speed = 500 * settings.transitionSpeedFactor; 2360 $slides.removeClass('active'); 2361 $slides.eq(currentSlide).addClass('active'); 2362 $slides.css('zIndex', 1); 2363 $slides.eq(currentSlide).css({'z-index': 2, opacity: 0}).show().animate({opacity: 1}, speed, function(){ 2364 $slides.not('.active').hide(); 2365 afterTransition(); 2366 }); 2367 } 2368 2369 function doTransitionSlideReveal(isOver, isRewinding) { 2370 var slideSpeed = window.innerWidth / 2.5 * settings.transitionSpeedFactor; // adjust speed per size screen 2371 if ( !isOver ) { 2372 $list.find('li.carousel-item.active').animateTransform('translate('+(isRewinding?100:-100)+'%)', slideSpeed); 2373 } 2374 var speed = 500 * settings.transitionSpeedFactor; 2375 $slides.removeClass('active'); 2376 $slides.eq(currentSlide).addClass('active'); 2377 $slides.css('zIndex', 1); 2378 var $new = $slides.eq(currentSlide); 2379 $new.find('.reveal-element').each(function(index){ $(this).data('opacity', $(this).css('opacity')).css('cssText', 'transition:none; opacity:0 !important;'); }); 2380 $new.css({ zIndex: 2, opacity: 1, transform: 'translate('+(isRewinding?-100:100)+'%)'}).show().animateTransform('translate(0%)', slideSpeed, function(){ 2381 $new.find('.reveal-element').each(function(index){ 2382 $(this).css('cssText', 'transition:opacity '+speed+'ms linear '+(index*speed*.7)+'ms; opacity:'+$(this).data('opacity')+' !important;'); 2383 }); 2384 var $old = $slides.not('.active'); 2385 $old.hide(); 2386 afterTransition(); 2387 }); 2388 } 2389 2390 function doTransitionFadeReveal() { 2391 var speed = 500 * settings.transitionSpeedFactor; 2392 $slides.removeClass('active'); 2393 $slides.eq(currentSlide).addClass('active'); 2394 $slides.css('zIndex', 1); 2395 var $new = $slides.eq(currentSlide); 2396 $new.find('.reveal-element').each(function(index){ $(this).data('opacity', $(this).css('opacity')).css('cssText', 'transition:none; opacity:0 !important;'); }); 2397 $new.css({ zIndex: 2, opacity: 0}).show().animate({opacity: 1}, speed, function(){ 2398 $new.find('.reveal-element').each(function(index){ 2399 $(this).css('cssText', 'transition:opacity '+speed+'ms linear '+(index*speed*.7)+'ms; opacity:'+$(this).data('opacity')+' !important;'); 2400 }); 2401 var $old = $slides.not('.active'); 2402 $old.hide(); 2403 afterTransition(); 2404 }); 2405 } 2406 2407 function doTransitionSlide(isOver, isRewinding) { 2408 var speed = window.innerWidth / 2.5 * settings.transitionSpeedFactor; // adjust speed per size screen 2409 $slides.css('zIndex', 1); 2410 if ( !isOver ) { 2411 $list.find('li.carousel-item.active').animateTransform('translate('+(isRewinding?100:-100)+'%)', speed); 2412 } 2413 $slides.removeClass('active'); 2414 $slides.eq(currentSlide).addClass('active'); 2415 $slides.eq(currentSlide).css({ zIndex: 2, opacity: 1, transform: 'translate('+(isRewinding?-100:100)+'%)'}).show().animateTransform('translate(0%)', speed, function(){ 2416 $slides.not('.active').hide(); 2417 afterTransition(); 2418 }); 2419 } 2420 2421 function afterTransition () { 2422 sliding = false;
2423 if($container.find('li.carousel-item').eq(currentSlide).find('iframe').length > 0){ 2424 window.clearInterval(traverse); 2425 } 2426 } 2427 2428 function slideNext() { 2429 if(!sliding){ 2430 currentSlide = ++currentSlide % totalSlides; 2431 slide(false); 2432 } 2433 } 2434 2435 function slidePrevious() { 2436 if(!sliding){ 2437 currentSlide = (--currentSlide+totalSlides) % totalSlides; 2438 slide(true); 2439 } 2440 } 2441 2442 function handleResize(){ 2443 var height = 0; 2444 $slides.each(function(){ 2445 height = Math.max(height, $(this).height()) 2446 }) 2447 $container.outerHeight(height); 2448 $slides.each(function() { 2449 $(this).outerHeight( height ); 2450 $(this).find('.margin-wrapper').outerHeight( height ); 2451 }); 2452 } 2453 2454 function resetTransitionInterval() { 2455 window.clearInterval(traverse); 2456 traverse = setInterval(slideNext, settings.transitionDelay); 2457 } 2458 2459 function initialize() { 2460 2461 setCurrentBgUrl( $( $container.find('li.carousel-item').eq(currentSlide) ) ); 2462 2463 var height = 0; 2464 $slides.each(function(){ 2465 height = Math.max(height, $(this).height()) 2466 }) 2467 $container.animate( { 'height': height + 'px' }, 500 ); 2468 $slides.each(function() { 2469 $(this).outerHeight( height ); 2470 $(this).find('.margin-wrapper').outerHeight( height ); 2471 }); 2472 2473 // change slides CSS properties to enable animations 2474 $slides.each(function(){ 2475 $(this).css({ 2476 position: 'absolute', 2477 overflow: 'hidden', 2478 top: 0, 2479 left: 0, 2480 width: '100%', 2481 }).outerHeight(height); 2482 }); 2483 2484 $list.addClass('transition-'+settings.transitionType) 2485 2486 // bind navigation events: 2487 if($container.find('li.bullet').length > 1){ 2488 $container.find('li.bullet').eq(currentSlide) 2489 .addClass('active') 2490 .removeClass(defaultColorClass) 2491 .addClass(activeColorClass); 2492 $container.on('click', 'ol li.bullet', function() { 2493 currentSlide=$container.find('ol li.bullet').index(this); 2494 var previousIndex = $container.find('li.carousel-item.active').index(); 2495 if(!sliding && currentSlide != previousIndex){ 2496 slide(currentSlide < previousIndex); 2497 } 2498 }); 2499 // bind enter keyboard event for bullet navigation: 2500 $(document).keydown(function(e) { 2501 if (e.which == 13) { // 13 is the key code for Enter 2502 currentSlide=$container.find('ol li.bullet').index(e.target); 2503 var previousIndex = $container.find('li.carousel-item.active').index(); 2504 if(!sliding && currentSlide != previousIndex){ 2505 slide(currentSlide < previousIndex); 2506 } 2507 } 2508 }); 2509 } 2510 2511 /* HIDE ALL BUT FIRST ONE */ 2512 $container.find('li.carousel-item:gt('+currentSlide+')').hide(); 2513 2514 $container.on('click', '.carousel-left-btn', slidePrevious); 2515 $container.on('click', '.carousel-right-btn', slideNext); 2516 2517 $container.on('mouseenter',function(){ 2518 window.clearInterval(traverse); 2519 }); 2520 $container.on('mouseleave',function(){ 2521 resetTransitionInterval() 2522 }); 2523 resetTransitionInterval(); 2524 2525 /* SHOW FIRST ONE */ 2526 $list.find('li.carousel-item').eq(currentSlide).show().addClass('active'); 2527 2528 $container.swipeHandler({ 2529 swipeThreshold: 20, 2530 onSwipeLeft: slideNext, 2531 onSwipeRight: slidePrevious 2532 }); 2533 2534 $(window).smartresize(handleResize); 2535 2536 $.when($.ready).then(function() { 2537 setTimeout(function() { 2538 $slides.each(function() { 2539 setCurrentBgUrl( $(this) ); 2540 }); 2541 $navBar.fadeTo('slow', $navBar.data('opacity')); 2542 $leftBtn.fadeTo('slow', $leftBtn.data('opacity')); 2543 $rightBtn.fadeTo('slow', $rightBtn.data('opacity')); 2544 }, 2000); 2545 }); 2546 } 2547 2548 // exit if no more than one slide 2549 if ( totalSlides > 1 ) initialize() 2550 2551 } 2552})(jQuery); 2553 2554$(function(){ 2555 2556 var openingSlideIndex = -1; 2557 var chunks = window.location.href.split('?') 2558 if ( chunks.length > 1 ) { 2559 var vars = chunks[1].split('&') 2560 for ( var i=0,l=vars.length; i<l; i++ ) { 2561 // set slide lock flag 2562 if ( vars[i].substr(0, 10) == 'slideLock=' ) { 2563 openingSlideIndex = parseInt(vars[i].split('=')[1]) 2564 } 2565 } 2566 } 2567 2568 var $carousel = $('.carousel'); 2569 if ( $carousel && $('ul.carousel-items li.carousel-item').length ) { 2570 var options = { 2571 transitionType: $carousel.data('transition-type'), 2572 transitionSpeedFactor: $carousel.data('transition-speed-factor'), 2573 transitionDelay: parseFloat($carousel.data('transition-delay')) * 1000, 2574 } 2575 if ( openingSlideIndex > -1 ) { 2576 options.openingSlideIndex = openingSlideIndex; 2577 options.transitionSpeedFactor = 1 2578 options.transitionDelay = 100000000 2579 } 2580 $carousel.heroCarousel(options); 2581 } 2582 2583}); 2584 2585 pop.csrf = 'MfDPcA5bedaCDBPzmAHptMI8GEv6nazxEKOBByHD'; 2586 $(document).ready(function () { 2587 pop.blog.showPer = 6; 2588 pop.blog.turnOn(); 2589 }); 2590 2591 pop.googleMapsApiKey = "AIzaSyDUMat8GDn95azhEeD8olQLAnc-PoouKxY"; 2592 2593 2594 2595 PPoppracticeId = 21502; 2596 PPoppracticeUuid = '7976e70a-139f-4805-94fb-f6a2f9db7152'; 2597 if ('') { 2598 (function (f, c, o, g, n, a, t) { 2599 f[n] = {'d': 1 * new Date()}; 2600 a = c.createElement(o), t = c.getElementsByTagName(o)[0]; 2601 a.async = 1; 2602 a.defer = 1; 2603 a.src = g; 2604 t.parentNode.insertBefore(a, t) 2605 })(window, document, 'script', '', 'PPop'); 2606 } 2607 2608 if ($("div[id^='recaptcha']").length) { 2609 loadScript('https://www.google.com/recaptcha/api.js?onload=recaptchaCallback&render=explicit'); 2610 } 2611 2612 const gtagScript = document.createElement('script'); 2613 gtagScript.type = 'text/javascript'; 2614 gtagScript.async = true; 2615 gtagScript.src = 'https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?i
2615d=G-DGEJDJML4K'; 2616 2617 const firstScript = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; 2618 firstScript.parentNode.insertBefore(gtagScript, firstScript); 2619 2620 window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; 2621 function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} 2622 window.gtag = gtag; 2623 2624 gtag('js', new Date()); 2625 gtag('config', 'G-DGEJDJML4K'); 2626 2627 // wrapper on top of gtag function used for UA and GA4 tracking 2628 function ppTrackEvent (category, action, label, additionalProps) { 2629 if ('1' !== '1' || typeof gtag === "undefined") { 2630 return; 2631 } 2632 // mapping to convert UA event to GA4 2633 const UA_TO_GA4_ACTION_MAPPING = { 2634 'button:click:contact us - comment': 'contact_us_submit_success', 2635 'button:click:book online button': 'click_book_online', 2636 'button:click:header custom cta': 'click_header_cta', 2637 'button:click:hero custom cta': 'click_hero_cta', 2638 'button:click:eyebrow link': 'click_eyebrow_link', 2639 'button:click:leave review': 'click_leave_review', 2640 'phone:call': 'click_phone_call' 2641 }; 2642 2643 const eventProperties = Object.assign({ 2644 send_to: 'G-DGEJDJML4K', 2645 event_category: category 2646 }, additionalProps); 2647 2648 if (ppGA4Enabled) { 2649 action = 2650 UA_TO_GA4_ACTION_MAPPING[`${category}:${action}:${label}`] || 2651 UA_TO_GA4_ACTION_MAPPING[`${category}:${action}`] || 2652 action 2653 } else { 2654 eventProperties.event_label = label 2655 } 2656 2657 gtag('event', action, eventProperties); 2658 } 2659 2660 window.ppTrackEvent = ppTrackEvent 2661 window.ppGA4Enabled = '1' === '1'; 2662 }; 2663 2664 //lazy load images 2665 (function () { 2666 "use strict";var d=Object.assign||function(e){for(var t=1;t<arguments.length;t++){var r=arguments[t];for(var a in r)Object.prototype.hasOwnProperty.call(r,a)&&(e[a]=r[a])}return e},yall=function(e){var a=function(a){if("IMG"===a.tagName){var e=a.parentNode;if("PICTURE"===e.tagName&&[].slice.call(e.querySelectorAll("source")).forEach(function(e){return t(e)}),!0===n.asyncDecodeSupport&&!0===n.replaceWithSupport){var o=new Image;t(o,a),o.decode().then(function(){for(var e=0;e<a.attributes.length;e++){var t=a.attributes[e].name,r=a.attributes[e].value;-1===n.ignoredImgAttributes.indexOf(t)&&o.setAttribute(t,r)}a.replaceWith(o)})}else t(a)}"VIDEO"===a.tagName&&([].slice.call(a.querySelectorAll("source")).forEach(function(e){return t(e)}),a.load()),"IFRAME"===a.tagName&&(a.src=a.dataset.src,a.removeAttribute("data-src")),a.classList.contains(i.lazyBackgroundClass)&&(a.classList.remove(i.lazyBackgroundClass),a.classList.add(i.lazyBackgroundLoaded))},t=function(e){var t=(1<arguments.length&&void 0!==arguments[1]&&arguments[1]).dataset||e.dataset;for(var r in t)-1!==n.acceptedDataAttributes.indexOf("data-"+r)&&(e.setAttribute(r,t[r]),e.removeAttribute("data-"+r))},r=function yallBack(){var e=!1;!1===e&&0<l.length&&(e=!0,setTimeout(function(){l.forEach(function(t){t.getBoundingClientRect().top<=window.innerHeight+i.threshold&&t.getBoundingClientRect().bottom>=-i.threshold&&"none"!==getComputedStyle(t).display&&(!0===i.idlyLoad&&!0===n.idleCallbackSupport?requestIdleCallback(function(){a(t)},c):a(t),t.classList.remove(i.lazyClass),l=l.filter(function(e){return e!==t}))}),e=!1,0===l.length&&!1===i.observeChanges&&n.eventsToBind.forEach(function(e){return e[0].removeEventListener(e[1],yallBack)})},i.throttleTime))},o=new Image,n={intersectionObserverSupport:"IntersectionObserver"in window&&"IntersectionObserverEntry"in window&&"intersectionRatio"in window.IntersectionObserverEntry.prototype,mutationObserverSupport:"MutationObserver"in window,idleCallbackSupport:"requestIdleCallback"in window,asyncDecodeSupport:"decode"in o,replaceWithSupport:"replaceWith"in o,ignoredImgAttributes:["data-src","data-sizes","data-media","data-srcset","src","srcset"],acceptedDataAttributes:["data-src","data-sizes","data-media","data-srcset"],eventsToBind:[[document,"scroll"],[document,"touchmove"],[window,"resize"],[window,"orientationchange"]]},i=d({lazyClass:"lazy",lazyBackgroundClass:"lazy-bg",lazyBackgroundLoaded:"lazy-bg-loaded",throttleTime:200,idlyLoad:!1,idleLoadTimeout:100,threshold:200,observeChanges:!1,observeRootSelector:"body",mutationObserverOptions:{childList:!0}},e),s="img."+i.lazyClass+",video."+i.lazyClass+",iframe."+i.lazyClass+",."+i.lazyBackgroun
2666dClass,c={timeout:i.idleLoadTimeout},l=[].slice.call(document.querySelectorAll(s));if(!0===n.intersectionObserverSupport){var u=new IntersectionObserver(function(e,r){e.forEach(function(e){if(!0===e.isIntersecting||0<e.intersectionRatio){var t=e.target;!0===i.idlyLoad&&!0===n.idleCallbackSupport?requestIdleCallback(function(){a(t)},c):a(t),t.classList.remove(i.lazyClass),r.unobserve(t),l=l.filter(function(e){return e!==t})}})},{rootMargin:i.threshold+"px 0%"});l.forEach(function(e){return u.observe(e)})}else n.eventsToBind.forEach(function(e){return e[0].addEventListener(e[1],r)}),r();!0===n.mutationObserverSupport&&!0===i.observeChanges&&new MutationObserver(function(e){e.forEach(function(e){[].slice.call(document.querySelectorAll(s)).forEach(function(e){-1===l.indexOf(e)&&(l.push(e),!0===n.intersectionObserverSupport?u.observe(e):r())})})}).observe(document.querySelector(i.observeRootSelector),i.mutationObserverOptions)}; 2667 document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", yall); 2668 })(); 2669 </script>
2669 2670 2671 2672
2672<script type="text/javascript">!function(){var b=function(){window.__AudioEyeSiteHash = "4d55c317ae5ca586a5e823f34aaae141"; var a=document.createElement("script");a.src="https://wsmcdn.audioeye.com/aem.js";a.type="text/javascript";a.setAttribute("async","");document.getElementsByTagName("body")[0].appendChild(a)};"complete"!==document.readyState?window.addEventListener?window.addEventListener("load",b):window.attachEvent&&window.attachEvent("onload",b):b()}();</script>
2672 2673 </body> 2674 </html>
Line numbers count LF bytes from the start of the resource, as the search results do. Vendor segments are library code the classifier recognised; they are stored but not indexed. Bytes are shown as Latin1 characters, one per byte.