Many families are starting the holiday season. Whether in high school or college, students will be home on break for the holidays. Before students return to school or college in the New Year, parents/grandparents may be considering what type of Christmas gift would be meaningful and long-lasting for the student in their life. If the […]
At Southside Eye Care, Chesapeake, VA area men and women can seek treatment for their eye care needs with our team of professionals. Drs. Michael Keverline, Theodore Hallberg, and Elizabeth Chiang work together to offer the best solutions for a wide range of medical and cosmetic concerns. One treatment our patients often want to learn […]
Sunglasses are often thought as a fashion statement, but they actually serve a purpose and function—to protect your eyesight. There are many ways in which prescription sunglasses help maintain eye health, and the team at Southside Eye Care is here to break it down for you! Prescription sunglasses block blue light. Blue light, or HEV […]
We live in an era of great technological advances. Some of our achievements in electronics, communication, computers and medicine have improved our quality of life, while others have made us safer or healthier. In the field of Ophthalmology, we strive to improve vision at all ages. Recently this goal has been attained for many patients […]
Diabetes has become increasing common in today’s field of medicine. While many relate it to controlling sugars, they may forget that diabetes can impact other areas of one’s body. This includes one’s eyesight. Who is at risk for diabetes? Most are aware that blood sugar and insulin relate to diabetes. Unfortunately, many are unaware of […]
Sometimes, our natural tears are not enough. Patients in the community of Chesapeake, VA who are struggling with conditions such as dry eye may want to seek the assistance of an eye doctor. In fact, this condition impacts almost 300 million men and women worldwide. At Southside Eye Care, our professionals, including Drs. Michael Keverline, […]
Patients in Chesapeake, VA who have been diagnosed with a cataract in one or both eyes may be unsure as to the treatment options available to them. While a cataract can result in blurred vision and nearsightedness that can be corrected with new prescription eyeglasses, the only true way to treat cataracts is with eye […]
Finally, summer is here and we are ready to party! And though the weather isn’t at the high heat of summer just yet, we know it’s not far off. If you have big plans for traveling or just hanging at home this summer, then LASIK should be on your list of things to do. LASIK […]
I can tell from the number of patients seen with allergic conjunctivitis that Spring has arrived early – around the end of February. We always see our fair share of allergy eyes, but this is already shaping up to be a banner year. The spike in numbers of patients suffering with allergic conjunctivitis coincided with […]
We don’t know about you, but we’re so happy that spring is finally here! We’re planning our garden and getting ready for more flowers and time spent outside. But, before you get ahead of yourself, do you have the necessary gear to keep yourself safe? Sure, you’ll need gloves and a nice cushion to kneel […]