Do you have watery eyes? It’s often hard to determine the cause – watery eyes (too many tears) can be due to many conditions. Today we’ll focus on three common causes: allergy, dry eye and infection. Is it from Allergies? Spring allergy season is here, and as a result many people will suffer discomfort from […]
Many people make resolutions to eat healthier during the new year. They may not realize that some of these “healthy” food are also beneficial to eye health. Here is a run down of some nutrients that are good for your eyes, and what you can find them in. Beta-Carotene Let’s start with well known beta-carotene. […]
Chester, NJ – For the third year, Silverstein Eye of Chester, NJ will be conducting a holiday collection for the Eleventh Hour Rescue Animal Shelter in Randolph, NJ as part of their “Vision to Lead” program. Eleventh Hour Rescue is an organization in that literally saves dogs and cats from death row. They are a […]
Do your eyes feel dry or look red sometimes? Do you feel a burning or gritty sensation in your eyes? You may be suffering from dry eye. Dry eye is a condition that occurs when your eye is not sufficiently lubricated by your tears. There are two types of dry eye: aqueous tear-deficient dry eye, in […]
It’s Fall, Do I still need sunglasses? The answer is a resounding Yes!! Your eyes need protection from the sun all year-round. Wearing a pair of fashionable sunglasses is one of the easiest ways to help your eyes. Did you know that the first sunglasses were made in 12th Century China out of smoky panes […]
Silverstein Eye of Chester is proud to announce its three Vision To Lead College Scholarship Winners for 2015. These students have shown exemplary commitment to academics and community service and will be pursuing education in a healthcare field. Pictured from left to right: Maria Cianfaglione, (reception), Lindsey Decot (reception), $500 Scholarship Winner Casey Louisa Krickus […]
Niki A. Silverstein of Silverstein Eye in Chester, NJ offers cataract surgery using the Femtosecond laser. This state-of-the-art laser has long been used in ophthalmic surgery since 2001; it is the laser used for creating the flap in a LASIK procedure. Currently being used in cataract surgery, the laser replaces some of the manual cutting […]
Chester, NJ – Ophthalmologist Dr. Niki Silverstein of Silverstein Eye of Chester, NJ announces that she will be awarding two $500 college scholarships, one to a boy and one to a girl in the West Morris Regional School District. The student must attend either West Morris Mendham or West Morris Central and be a 2015 […]
Would you like to know what Dr. Niki sees when she looks into your eyes? It is just amazing how much the eyes can tell about your overall health. Diabetes, high blood pressure, stress, AIDS, and a myriad of other diseases can have indications in your eyes. In fact, one-third of all genetic syndromes can be […]
Our eyes are one of, if not the most, important of our senses. “There are many things that can go wrong with your eyes, so take care to recognize some important symptoms,” states Niki Silverstein, MD of Silverstein Eye in Chester. She adds, “Different diseases and conditions may have the same symptoms. Only an eye […]
