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Is It Dry Eye Disease or Just Allergies? How to know for sure and find relief either way!
Dry, itchy, irritated eyes are not uncommon among people living in the mid-Atlantic region during spring or fall allergy seasons. Airborne allergen levels start to peak around these times of year and people who are allergic start to exhibit...
Medical Optometry America Partnering with Local Surgeons to Offer Groundbreaking Light Adjustable Lenses for Cataract Patient
Horsham, PA — Medical Optometry America (MOA), a leading provider of medical eye care and optometric services in Pennsylvania, is excited to announce it is partnering with local surgeons to expand access to the innovative light adjustable lens...
Medical Optometry America Amplifies Glaucoma Awareness, Pioneers Treatment
Horsham, PA — Medical Optometry America (MOA), Pennsylvania’s leader in medical, non-surgical eye care, is committed to educating the public about the importance of early detection and prevention of all forms of eye disease. In recognition of...
Optometrist vs. Ophthalmologist: Which Eye Doctor Should You See?
Optometrist vs. Ophthalmologist: WhichEye Doctor Should You See?There Are Different Types of Eye DoctorsIf you’ve ever booked an eye exam, needed eye surgery, or had an eye infection, you’ve likely noticed there are different kinds of eye doctors...
Dr. Leslie O’Dell Honored with National Award
Dr. O’Dell recognized with Theia Award from Women in Optometry in the Innovation Category for her pioneering work in medical Optometry Each year, national publication Women in Optometry selects female leaders in the eye care field to honor with its...
Don’t be ‘Shortsighted’ on the Eye Health Impacts of Myopia
While you may be familiar with ‘nearsightedness’ or ‘myopia’ many people are not fully aware of the eye health implications of this condition even though it impacts more than 135 million Americans. The impact of myopia goes well beyond blurry...
Frequently Asked Questions about Your Annual Eye Physical
How is the MOA Annual Eye Physical different from a regular eye exam? Most eye diseases progress without symptoms. Our Annual Eye Physical (AEP) takes a detailed, systematic look at the entire anatomy of your eye from front to back, including your...
Medical Optometry America Acquires Practice of Dr. Marie Homa-Palladino to Expand Patient Base and to Launch MOA Myopia Management of Center of Excellence
Newtown, Square, PA - Medical Optometry America (MOA), the first national Optometric brand focused exclusively on medical, non-surgical eye care, recently announced the acquisition of Dr. Marie Homa-Palladino’s practice, Personal Eyes in Paoli. Her...
5 Easy Eye Care Tips to Maximize Summertime Fun
As Spring gives way to Summer, we trade work and school shoes for flipflops and sneakers, enjoying summer travel and spending more time working outside. While summer can be a time of recreation and enjoyment, an increase in activity and exposure to...
5 Spring Eye Care Tips
Warm weather and spending more time outside are on everyone's mind as the seasons change. However, the spring season often brings along allergens that affect your nose, throat, and eyes.Practical, proactive steps to care for your eyes in spring can...
Medical Optometry America Expands Access to World Class Eye Care With Opening of New Eye Health Center in Horsham, PA
Medical Optometry America, the first national Optometric brand focused exclusively on primary non-surgical medical eye care, recently announced the opening of its third Eye Health Center at 303 Horsham Road, Suite G in Horsham, PA. Leading...
5 Eye Conditions that May Require Emergency Care
Got a Nerf dart in your eye? Woke up with screaming red eyes? Sharp pain in the eye or sudden sensitivity to light? Life happens and sometimes it can be hard to know whether a condition will pass by itself or whether it might require more immediate...
Get Proactive and Winterize Your Dry Eyes!
Frigid temperatures, gusty winds and cold, dry winter air outdoors combined with warm, dry air indoors from heating systems can make the winter months an especially challenging time for dry eye sufferers. Complaints of dry eye symptoms...
More Patients with Diabetes Need to Seek Sight-Saving Eye Care According to New Research
Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of preventable blindness in the United States. Approximately 1 in 10 Americans are living with diabetes and need annual eye exams and specialized medical eye care to monitor the impacts of the disease and...
What Is the OptiLight by Lumenis & How Can It Manage Your Dry Eye?
Dry eye disease is a widespread and common issue for up to 49 million Americans. This chronic condition can have a significant impact on your quality of life, causing a foreign body sensation in your eyes, pain, blurry vision, and dry or watery...
Powerful Relief for Dry Eye and Other Ocular Surface Conditions
Many people suffer from chronic, recurrent eye pain and blurry vision caused by advanced Dry Eye Disease and other ocular surface conditions that cause inflammation. In many instances, treatments such as drops, ointments, and prescription drugs...
What to Expect at Your First Optometry Appointment
Are distant road signs becoming harder to read? What about your novels, even when held up close? Blurry vision is one of the first signs to reach out to an optometrist. Even if you aren't having problems with your vision, maybe you recognize that...
Glaucoma Risk Is Increased Based On Age, Family History and Ethnic Background
Family History, Ethnic Background, and Age All Drive Increased Glaucoma Risk Are you more at risk for glaucoma than you realize? Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of preventable blindness in the world. Most surprisingly, of the estimated three...
5 “Must Do” Steps to Care for the Aging Eye
With increased age, comes an increased risk for vision problems. People over the age of 50 are more likely to suffer from eye disease. They need to be proactive and receive specialized care to maintain their eye health as well as overall health as...
MOA ODs Name America’s Best Eye Doctors by Newsweek
Medical Optometry America is proud to announce that two members of our medical leadership team have been named to Newsweek’s List of ‘America’s Best Eye Doctors 2022’.J. James Thimons, OD, FAAO, Chief Medical Officer and Leslie O’Dell, OD, FAAO,...
Scleral Contact Lens Technology – a Game Changer for Many Patients
If you are a Dry Eye sufferer who has tried other therapies with limited success or are having complications following eye surgery, there is an innovative solution you may not be aware of – scleral contact lenses. Scleral lenses are also a good...
The Link Between Dry Eye and Mental Health Challenges
May is Mental Health Awareness Month You may be surprised to learn that there’s a link between Dry Eye Disease and poor mental health. Medical Optometry America is shining a spotlight on the often-overlooked mental health challenges linked to Dry...
New Nasal Spray for Dry Eye Offers New Treatment Option
Medical Optometry America is among the first eye care centers in the country to offer Tyrvaya, a new FDA-approved nasal spray designed to stimulate natural tear production and offer relief for Dry Eye sufferers. If you suffer from Dry Eye, you...
Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month Highlights Unique Eye Care Needs
Did you know women are 2/3 more likely than men to experience vision loss? In addition to experiencing an increased incidence of vision problems, women are at greater risk for unique health issues related to hormone levels, which can fluctuate...
Medical Optometry America Launches New Practice Location in Newtown Square, PA with Dr. Christopher J. Kuc, FAAO as Medical Director
New Medically Focused Optometric Brand Poised for Additional Growth in 2022 February 15, 2022 Dr. Christopher J. Kuc Blue Bell, PA – Medical Optometry America (MOA), the first national Optometric brand focused exclusively on primary medical eye...
Glaucoma: Taking on the Silent Thief of Sight
A silent thief may be lurking in your eyes, threatening to rob you of your sight!Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the U.S. It is a symptomless disease that often goes undetected until it is too late to prevent vision loss. Of the...
What is a Retinal Scan?
Your optometrist has many different diagnostic tools they use during an eye exam. One of these tools is called a retinal scan, but how does this instrument work? What is a retinal scan? Continue reading to learn more about this tool, including...
What Eye Issues Need Emergency Care?
You should receive a medical eye exam every year, but an emergency may lead to a surprise trip to your optometrist's office. Accidents happen, but what is an eye emergency, and how do you know you need immediate care? Continue reading to learn...
It’s Finally Here! New Eye Drop Helps Patients Ditch Their Reading Glasses
"Life changing"“Truly amazing”“I literally can’t believe my eyes!”These are just some of the reactions from MOA patients to a new eye drop, called VUITY, that is designed to eliminate the need for reading glasses for people with age-related...
Itchy Eyes and Crusty Lids? It could be Demodex
Many Americans are unaware of a startling fact: right now, there are likely several thousand microscopic mites living on your face. The tiny pests, called demodex, live in the pores of the skin and are most active during the night when they feed on...
Time to Lose Your Reading Glasses – Permanently?
A new eye drop is set to transform the lives of adults living with presbyopia or challenges with near vision in middle age. For centuries, ‘reading glasses’ or bifocals have been the only option for people with presbyopia. That is all about to...
Preparing & Caring for Your Eyes During Laser Eye Surgery
There are many benefits of laser eye surgery. It corrects vision almost immediately, and around 96% of patients are satisfied with its results. With advantages like this, it's no wonder so many people are resorting to laser eye surgery instead of...
Can Too Much Screen Time Cause Dry Eyes?
It’s not a coincidence if your eyes feel dry and irritated when you spend too much time on your computer. If you’re already diagnosed with dry eye, the rigors of a routine in the digital age can increase symptoms. If your eyes are constantly dry,...
How Often Do Kids Need Eye Exams?
If you’re a parent, you may be wondering how often you need to have your child’s eyes checked. So much of kids’ learning happens visually, so their visual system must be working smoothly. But, unfortunately, children don’t usually know what their...
When to Visit an Eye Doctor For Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)
Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, is an eye infection that causes your eyes to swell, become red, or feel itchy. It’s one of the most common eye problems for people of all ages. You can usually treat pink eye at home, but how do you know when you...
Cataract Treatment Options [From Glasses to Surgery]
Depending on their severity, cataracts can have a drastic effect on your vision and quality of life. If your symptoms are not severe, you may be able to simply use prescription eyeglasses to clear up your vision. As cataracts develop and become a...
How is Glaucoma Diagnosed? The Most Common Glaucoma Tests
Glaucoma can cause significant damage to your eyes. You may not even show any symptoms until your vision is affected, so how do you diagnose this disease? A comprehensive eye exam can determine any problems you may have, and several tests may occur...
Diabetic Eye Exams: What to Expect & Why They’re Important
There’s No Sugar-Coating the Effect Diabetes Has on Your Eyes If you have diabetes, you’re likely no stranger to the ways it can affect your entire system. Proper management of your disease requires a close and honest relationship with your...
Is Dry Eye Becoming More Common?
Have you ever felt a stinging, burning, or scratching sensation in your eyes? Experiencing these symptoms, especially persistently, justifies a visit to your optometrist. Red, painful eyes can seem insignificant, but they’re symptoms of dry eye...
Are Vision Tests & Eye Exams the Same Thing?
You’ve probably seen them offered at specific stores in the mall, or maybe your kids get them in school: vision tests that use automated machinery to measure your prescription. But are these tests the same as eye exams? The answer is no. Vision...
How to Choose the Right Eye Doctor
Seeing your eye doctor for regular eye exams is one of the best ways to maintain healthy vision. However, choosing eye care professionals isn’t always easy. You’ll need to make sure your new practice provides excellent care and a broad range of...
How to Build a Medically-Focused Practice
The online marketplace is growing, and it’s swallowing up a lot of income you would otherwise make on traditional eyewear sales. In fact, nearly 7.5 million pairs of prescription eyeglasses were sold online in 2019 as opposed to physical...
Why Are Eye Disease Screenings Important?
There’s more to an eye exam than meets the eye. You might be content letting your optometrist take the wheel, but it’s worth knowing what they’re really looking for when they take a look into the depths of your eye. One critical focus for the ideal...
Eye Exams vs an Eye Physical
No matter the age, every single person can benefit from maintaining their health. However, one aspect of life that tends to go unnoticed is the eye; in fact, nearly 45% of adults in the U.S. have neglected to have an eye exam in the last 2 years....
Medical Optometry of America and the New England College of Optometry Announce Academic Affiliation
Boston, MA (March 10, 2020) The New England College of Optometry (NECO) and Medical Optometry of America (MOA), the first national optometric brand in the country focused on medical eye care, announced today that they have entered into a unique...
Medical Optometry America Announces First Regional Practice Agreement
Medical Optometry America (MOA) is excited to announce that it has signed an agreement with Associates in Eyecare – Optometrists (AIE) under which AIE will become the nation’s first group of independent optometric practices to adopt the MOA Brand.