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Ask the Docs: Do glasses make my eyes weak?
You asked and we answered!! Here is the twelfth segment of the “Ask the Docs” Answer Session with Dr. May and Dr. Martin.We hope you learn something and enjoy! Questions from this session: If I am seeing well, why do I need an eye exam every year? Do...
Retirement – For Better or Worse
Wikipedia defines retirement as “the withdrawal from one’s position or occupation or from one’s active working life.” For some, this withdrawal from active working can be a long awaited joy. Many times I hear, “now I have time to spend with the grandchildren.” For...
I Wanna Be Dilated (“I Wanna Be Sedated” parody)
Return to the late 70’s punk scene with Dr. May and Dr. Martin as they excitedly sing about getting their eyes dilated! Set to The Ramones’ “I Wanna Be Sedated”, watch these eye doctors tap into their Rock and Roll personalities! Feel their...
The Future of Health Care – My Thoughts
Fast forward to the year 2028 – The age of electronic medical records will be solidly entrenched. The sharing of your health information between you, your doctors, and all of your health care providers via the internet will seem common place. We will all have...
Ask The Docs Episode 11
You asked and we answered!! Here is the eleventh segment of the “Ask the Docs” Answer Session with Dr. May and Dr. Martin. We hope you learn something and enjoy! Today we discuss the new device called ForeSee Home. Here are some helpful links:...
The Present State Of Health Care – A Boomer’s Perspective
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was passed in 2010 in an attempt to control runaway costs in our health care delivery system, improve efficiency, reduce errors in the present health model, and hopefully offer affordable health insurance to all Americans. The ACA...
Mind over Matter
Written by Dr. Hartman All of us have heard this expression mind over matter, but what does it mean? I have been a practicing optometrist for over 40 years. As I approach the end of my career, I have become reflective and hopefully wiser. Doctors of every specialty...
The 2018 Johnson Eye Olympics
It’s time for the 2018 JOA Olympic Games!! The sport this time is figure skating! Dr. May and Dr. Martin wow the audience (and the commentators) with their interpretations of classic songs and their triple axels. We look forward to the next Olympics in 2020!...
Ask the Docs Episode 9
You asked and we answered!! Here is the ninth segment of the “Ask the Docs” Answer Session with Dr. May and Dr. Martin. We hope you learn something and enjoy! Questions in this Answer Session: Q: How do I know if I have glaucoma? Q: Do my eyes get worse as...
Ask the Docs: New Year’s Edition
You asked and we answered!! Here is a special edition of “Ask the Docs” with ideas about resolutions for the New Year. Make sure you are staying healthy! Also, we answer the question “How do I know if I’m a good candidate for LASIK?” Let...