Negrey Eye Associates

Due to the recent COVID-19 outbreak, our offices will be closed temporarily until April 6, 2020. If you need a prescription refill, need to order contacts, or think you have an eye emergency or a question for the doctor, please do not hesitate to call. You will be able to reach a knowledgeable staff member from 9-5 M-F. If you would like to schedule a virtual visit via telehealth, please call our office. Stay safe, we look forward to caring for you as soon as we can.

Have any questions about how glaucoma can affect your vision? The Wills Eye Institute helped conduct a research study to investigate how vision loss from glaucoma can affect your driving. Learn more here : https://www.philly.com//wills-eye-glaucoma-driving-acciden

The month of November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month. Diabetes has become so common in the United States that, according to the CDC’s statistical report on the disease, 9.3% of the population of the United States has the disease; this number translates to 29.1 million people. Also, 27.8% of the people who have the disease are undiagnosed. Did you know that the number one cause of blindness amongst working class Americans is Diabetes? When you consider that over one f...ourth of the people who have diabetes are undiagnosed, he or she is not only not getting the medical care needed to treat the disease, he or she is also putting themselves at a great risk for potential eye damages and even blindness. Diabetic Eye Disease is a term that comprises several different conditions that can affect persons living with diabetes. The conditions placed under the heading of Diabetic Eye Disease are: retinopathy, Diabetic Macular Edema, Cataract, and Glaucoma. All of these conditions have the capability of causing blindness. While some of these conditions will cause irreversible damage to the eye, persons who have been diagnosed with Diabetes can still protect their vision. In fact, according to the National Eye Institute, early detection and treatment can reduce the risk of blindness by 95%. Persons with conditions such as Diabetic Retinopathy often do not develop symptoms right away, so persons diagnosed with diabetes should get a comprehensive dilated exam at least once every year. Also, diabetic retinopathy may be slowed by the onset of diabetic treatment and control. Diabetic retinopathy and macular edema are detected during a comprehensive dilated eye exam. This test will include the following: visual acuity test, an eye chart that measures a person’s ability to see at various distances; tonometry test which measures pressures within the eye; a pupil dilation test, where drops are placed upon the surface of the eye, which widens the pupil, and this widening allows an examination of the retina and the optic nerve; and, lastly, an optical coherence tomography, which uses light waves, much in the same way as an ultrasound uses sounds waves, and these light waves enable images to be captured of tissues within the body. Like many diseases, diabetic eye diseases are more easily dealt with, by early detection. If you or someone close to you is diabetic, make sure that they are receiving an eye exam, at the least, every year.

Good afternoon Facebookers, We have had several questions about eye safety during the solar eclipse, please check out the link below for helpful tips. Enjoy this spectacular event and please protect your eyes. https://www.aao.org//tips-prevent/solar-eclipse-eye-safety

It's Spring Break!!!! When was the last time you've had an eye exam? Although, spring break is a time for having fun in the sun, and who wants to spend their time at a doctors office. Hey! LOOK on the bright side you 'll SEE the world more clearly. Call today to schedule your annual eye exam.

Schedule your eye exam appointment before the snow flies or your benefits expire! #vision #health #sight #NegreyEye

75 years later, we remember our heroes that made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation in Pearl Harbor. Today and everyday we thank our past, current and future service members.

Don't forget to use your vision benefits and flex spending before they expire. Call to schedule your appointment before it's too late.

Today is World AIDS Day. Clink to learn more about the epidemic.

Today is #GivingTuesday. Make sure to join in and donate to your favorite charities. Did you know one of our doctors, Dr. Baird, has a non-profit to help kids in need? visit bairdsbuddies.com to learn more. #help #kids #see #donate

Have you wondered what your doctor sees when your eyes are dilated? Watch this animation to find out!