Eye Health

                              As we enter the 21st century, the growing use of computers in the home and office brings with it an increase in health risks, especially for the eyes. One eye problem, called Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS), is afflicting more and more people who find themselves constantly in front of...

Researchers from UC Berkeley found that 10 million primary care eye exams are given annually in the United States because of computer vision problems. The Sacremento Bee in California recently published a feature about Computer Vision Syndrome and the dangers of unmonitored computer use on your eyes: In Steve Jang's job,...

Did you know that your eyesight is actually more vulnerable in the wintertime than in the summer? That's because when we're bundled up in our heavy coats and scarves, we don't think about wearing eye protection. It may be cold outside, but the sun's rays are just as harmful to your...

At Woolf & Woolf, we treat all sorts of patients. And we specialize in difficult problems – even existential crises! Listen to one of our recent patients describe his experience. ...

Woolf and Woolf recently joined together with VSP, Transitions Optical and Transitions® lenses ambassador Cal Ripken, Jr. to teach children the impact of healthy vision on the field and in their everyday lives. As part of the outreach event, Dr. Howard Woolf volunteered by educating the kids about healthy vision...

Did you know that age-related Macular Degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss among adults over 50? It's actually more common than Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Breast Cancer combined.  This is what someone living with Macular Degeneration sees:   If you're over 50, it's a good idea to get checked annually for macular...