Commander-in-Sight: A Look at Presidential Eye Problems
Despite their exalted position, even presidents are only human and therefore subject to common maladies that can affect us all. This includes problems with their eyes. Presidents Teddy Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, Harry Truman, and John F. Kennedy all wore glasses, while Richard Nixon opted for contact lenses. President James Buchanan had a noticeable eye twitch, […]
Who’s Who in Eye Care: Understanding the Roles of Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, and Opticians
Our growing Atlantic Eye staff of skilled eye care professionals includes ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians. Given that these differing roles can seem confusing, let’s take a moment to talk about how each contributes to our mission to provide the highest quality eye- health care for our patients. Ophthalmologists are eye doctors with advanced medical and […]