Eye Care

Arthritis affects millions of people in the United States, including thousands of children. While it is primarily a joint condition, it can affect other parts of the body, such as the eyes. On September 9, the Arthritis Foundation sponsored a Juvenile Arthritis Family Day at Camp Dogwood in Sherrills Ford, NC. CEENTA pediatric ophthalmologist Erin Schotthoefer, MD, was one of the physicians who took part and helped educate attendees on the link between juvenile arthritis and an eye condition called uveitis.

You may have seen them online: photos or videos of people with LED light strips attached to their eyelashes, the lights flashing in sync with the wearer’s movements. But while they are a hot new fashion trend among club-goers and costumers, some doctors are concerned they might cause long-term damage to the eyes.

As a patient of CEENTA’s eye doctors, we know you value your eyes and how much of the Carolinas’ natural splendor you can see with them. That’s why we put together a list of beautiful things to see and places to visit within a few hours’ drive of Charlotte.

CEENTA Ophthalmologist Bradley Allen, MD, was on Fox 46 news to discuss the eclipse Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017.

CEENTA Ophthalmologist Ernest Bhend, MD, was on WBT Radio Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017, to discuss what signs to look for if you think you may have damaged your eyes during the solar eclipse.

CEENTA Ophthalmologist Andrew Antoszyk, MD, was on Spectrum News Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017, to discuss what signs to look for if you think you may have damaged your eyes during the solar eclipse.