Dr. Beach recently had the opportunity to write a guest article titled “Let’s Think About Protecting Kids’ Eyes from the Sun.” The article appeared on the local website Myactivechild.com. You can click on the links to see the article. In the article, Dr. Beach discusses how important […]
There’s no doubt artificial tanning through the use of “tanning beds” is a big business in the United States–especially in states like Virginia where the colder months prevent sunbathers from venturing outside to catch their rays. We know that tanning beds provide significantly more UV (ultra-violet) light than the sun. […]
With increases in childhood obesity and diabetes, there has been a big public awareness effort to get kids outdoors. A little less time playing video games or watching television and a little more time exercising can help keep children healthy through their important developmental years. But a recent study says […]
Have you ever watched a sporting event on television and been amused by how abstract and random some statistics seem? Well, one stat may actually have some significance. A recent NY Times article found that major league baseball players with blue eyes have a lower batting average during the day […]
Summer is definitely here. The ocean front is packed. High temperatures are routinely in the 90’s. Vacations are being planned. But this is also an important time to talk about the risks of ultraviolet (UV) light. Certainly, we are all aware of the importance of putting on sunblock to reduce […]
I received this question from a facebook fan yesterday. And practicing in Virginia Beach, where outdoor activities are such an important part of our local culture, this is a pretty common question. The yellowish, slightly raised areas on the white part of the eye are called Pinguecula (pin-ˈgwek-ye-la). It’s a […]