by Dr. M | Jul 6, 2018 | Fun Stuff, News, Office, Uncategorized
We are excited to announce a new addition to the Moran Eye Associates family…
Mandy’s family welcomed a new baby, Sawyer Lee Bolton on Saturday, June 22nd. He weighed in at 8lbs, 10 oz, 21 1/4″ long.
Mandy & John Bolton are the proud grandparents. Sawyer’s mom and dad are Nicole and Tyler Bolton.
Four-year old twin sisters, Harper & Aubrey are excited to have a new baby brother! Pictured here is Harper with her pal “Buddy” and Aubrey holding the new baby.
Join us in congratulating the whole Bolton crew on the addition of this little guy. Wishing much love (and some sleep) to everyone!
by Dr. M | Jul 2, 2018 | Experience, Eye Protection, Eye Safety, Eyeglasses, Fun Stuff, Glasses, Office, Patient Care, Sun Damage, Sunglasses, UV Rays, Vision
Have some safe summer fun in the sun!
Dr. Moran makes sure that every member of his team is well-taken care of! To help insure a safe & happy 4th of July holiday, he gave us a special Independence Day gift…wide-brimmed hats to keep the sun off of our faces and out of our eyes!
When we hit the beach and the pool, we’ll be sure to complete the look by adding sunscreen and sunglasses with UV Protection to keep our skin and eyes safe from the damaging rays of the sun!
Dr. M always takes the time to show that he cares for his patients and his staff too! So we weren’t surprised that he took an extra step to make sure that we will return from the holiday well-rested. The hats have a special “Do Not Disturb” message on the brim!
Please note! Our office will be closed Wednesday, July 4th and Thursday, 5th of July. We will re-open on Monday, July 9th.
Enjoy the holiday! From Dr. Moran and the rest of the team at Moran Eye Associates, from right to left:
Fun in the sun!
Dr. Bianca Tang, Cindy Male, Mandy Bolton, Beth Handwerk & Bobbi Spain
by Dr. M | Jun 20, 2018 | Exam, Experience, Fun Stuff, Mark Moran
Congratulations to the winner of the June 25th
IronPigs tickets, Dennis Moyer!
Dennis and his granddaughter with their Iron Pigs tickets!
Dennis was chosen from our most recent Facebook contest. His prize was tickets to an Iron Pigs game…Clubhouse Level, 1st Row, with a preferred parking pass! Thanks to everyone who joined in by sharing and liking our Facebook page!
You will find great information about caring for your vision on the Moran Eye Associates website, Twitter and Facebook pages…and you might even win something too!
Dennis stopped by the office to pick up his tickets, and to have his picture taken with his great-granddaughter, Mackenzie.
Enjoy the game! Go PIGS!
by Dr. M | Jun 18, 2018 | Exam, Mark Moran, News
Beautiful!
Sharing her Talent!
This week patient brought Dr. Moran a framed piece of art that she created. The gift was both thoughtful and appropriate. She was able to complete this intricate design with so much detail thanks to her excellent vision!
Although the artist was camera shy, she was happy to have us share her colorful gift with others. We’ll refer to her as “The artist known as F.Z.”
Many thanks to her for making our office & Dr. M’s Day brighter!
by Dr. M | Jun 7, 2018 | Education, Eye Protection, Eye Safety, Fun Stuff, Glasses, Medical Eye Care, Uncategorized
Dr. Tang Teaches About Eye Care
Students at Paxinosa Elementary School in Easton are all eyes!
On Tuesday, June 5th, Dr. Bianca Tang brought eye education to 1st grade classrooms at Harry S. Truman Elementary School in the Salisbury School District, and Paxinosa Elementary School in the Easton Area School District. Her visits were part of Moran Eye Associates commitment to community outreach.
Dr. Tang contacted local school nurses and offered to teach the children about eye care, to help the children feel more comfortable about visiting the eye doctor. She explained the importance of taking care of your eyes and wearing eye protection. She talked to them about what to expect at an eye exam, and showed them the tools that the eye doctor uses to check their vision. They talked about how important it is to visit the eye doctor even if you don’t need glasses.
Not surprisingly, all of the 1st graders knew what pink eye was!
The children were excited to learn about how the eyes work. Dr. Tang explained that your eyes can play tricks on you, and played some games with optical illusions. The students did a great job identifying the eyes of different animals…
fish, birds, horses, goats and reptiles…and seeing the differences between each one.
Then it was time to get out the glue sticks! Each student made a craft which helped them to identify the parts of the eye. They quickly learned that the color part of the eye is IRIS, and the black center part is the PUPIL. They finished off their project with beautiful eyelashes!
At the end of the 30-minute presentation, the children enthusiastically answered questions about what they learned. We aren’t sure who had more fun, the children or our staff!
Next stop on the education tour is Lincoln Elementary in Emmaus, and Jaindl Elementary in the Parkland School District, next week.
If your child’s school would be interested in an eye care program for any grade, please don’t hesitate to contact our office at 610-628-2022.
by Dr. M | Jun 6, 2018 | Appointment, Contact Lenses, Exam, Glasses, Patient Care
Contact lenses are a medical device, so the first step in becoming a contact lens wearer is a complete eye exam.
At your eye exam, Dr. Tang will evaluate the health of your eye as well as determine the right correction for your best vision. Since contact lenses sit directly on your eye, it is important that you have a healthy cornea with good tear film. Your contact lenses may be a different prescription than your glasses, so we will need to determine the best prescription for you.At your exam we will also review questions about your lifestyle, to determine if contact lenses will provide you with kind of vision that you need throughout your day. There are many types, materials, and sizes are offered, and we are committed to taking the time and effort to fit your contact lenses properly. We review the type of lenses available, including daily disposables, monthly lenses, and bifocal lenses.Parents often ask, “What is the best age for children to start wearing contacts?”
Dr. Tang explains, “There is no set age at which a child can start to wear contact lenses. It all depends on each child’s responsibility level and motivation. Your child’s ability to handle contacts is directly tied to maturity level, not necessarily chronological age. As a parent, you can best evaluate your child’s responsibility level. Consider how is he or she doing with responsibilities like chores and homework? Used properly, contacts are an excellent alternative to glasses, whether part-time or full-time.”
You can give it a try!
For most prescriptions, we have trial lenses that you can try on at your appointment. The doctor will place the lens on your eye, and check the fit through the slit lamp as you blink and move your eyes. It is important that the lens fit is just right. Your contact lens should sit comfortably on the eye an be able to move when you blink so that oxygen can reach your eye.
Contact lens prescription
Your contact lens prescription will indicate a lens power, base curve and diameter. These numbers will be printed on the side of your contact lens box. If your eyes have different prescriptions, it’s important that you put the right lens on the right eye…and the left lens on the left eye!
It takes practice!
We offer expert help in fitting and using contacts.
Inserting contact lenses for the first time can be challenging. Dr. Tang will sit with you and guide you through the process in our office. We have a variety of tips and techniques that make inserting lenses easy. Don’t worry, we make sure you can comfortably put your contacts IN and take them OUT safely before you go home! Be patient…practice makes perfect.
Follow up visits are important for new contact lens wearers. When you start to wear contacts, you will want to increase the amount of time you wear them gradually. We will give you a wear schedule that’s right for you, and set up a series of appointments to check that the lenses are fitting properly.
Do NOT sleep in your contacts! Extended wear has been shown to increase the risk of eye infections by 5-7 times. Eye infections can lead to serious complications including permanent vision loss.
See if contacts are right for you… Schedule an appointment!
by Dr. M | May 31, 2018 | Appointment, Mark Moran, News, Office
Like our Facebook Page!
Please like and share our page to be entered into a drawing to win Iron Pigs Clubhouse Tickets for the 6/25/18 game!
Winner will be chosen 6/18/18 and tickets can be mailed or picked up at our office.
by Dr. M | May 30, 2018 | Fun Stuff, Office
The weather has been great for plants and the grass. Paulette Moran stopped by to add some color to our office!
With all the rain at least we don’t have to water them…….
Looks like spring outside our office!
by Dr. M | May 24, 2018 | Fun Stuff, Office
Dr. Moran surprised us with our favorites! Happy Memorial Day!
The Moran Eye Associate family would like to express our deepest gratitude to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms.
Thank you for all who have served and continue to serve our country!
by Dr. M | May 8, 2018 | Cataracts, Dilation, Education, Exam, Eyeglasses, Medical Eye Care, Patient Care, Procedure, Surgery
The Cataract-M&M Connection!
Peanut M&Ms are like your eyes with cataracts!
If you know Dr. Moran, you know that he is an expert at making analogies to better explain vision and visual issues to our patients. One of our favorite examples is how he explains what happens during cataract surgery.
Yes, that’s where the Peanut M&M comes in!
Dr. Moran explains that a mature cataract is like a peanut M&M. It has 3 major parts: capsule, cortex and nucleus.
- The capsule = candy coating.
- The cortex = chocolate.
- The nucleus = the peanut inside!
During cataract surgery, Dr. Moran will remove the nucleus and cortex (peanut & chocolate), while leaving the capsule (the candy shell) in place. After the cortex and the cataract are removed, he will insert a new lens in its place. This new intraocular lens (IOL) has a prescription in it, just like the lenses in your eyeglasses have a prescription in them.
After Cataract Surgery you may not need glasses!
Many patients tell us that they have the best vision of their lives following cataract surgery! They see more clearly and colors seem more vibrant. Depending on the type of lens implant that they choose, they may not need to wear glasses at all!
If you, or someone you know, has noticed a change in their vision, come in for a cataract evaluation with Dr. Moran. He will dilate your eyes to see if cataracts are developing, and he will let you know if you are ready to have your cataracts removed.
