Eye Care

A total solar eclipse is a rare and exciting event, and on August 21, 2017, this part of the country will be lucky enough to experience one. However, even the smallest view of the sun’s rays can cause irreversible damage to your eyes. So before you go out to watch it, make sure you follow a few important steps to keep your eyes safe and healthy.

CEENTA retina specialist Omar Punjabi, MD, talked about the upcoming solar eclipse, the damage the sun's rays can do to your eyes, and how to safely view the eclipse on WCNC's 5 p.m. news on Monday, July 31, 2017.

Since 1923, CEENTA has cared for the eyes, ears, noses, and throats of the residents of Charlotte and beyond. As an active member of the community, we want our patients to be able to use their senses to enjoy the city we call home.

While many students spend their summers by the pool or working part-time jobs, for others school is still in session. Some of those students learned about careers in the medical profession through the Wake Forest Summer Immersion program.

When people are diagnosed with diabetes, one of their main concerns is keeping their blood sugar at a proper level. While that is certainly an important factor in staying healthy, it is also important to remember that diabetes can affect numerous other facets of a person’s health, including vision and hearing.

CEENTA continues to bring the newest medical treatments to its patients, as it becomes the first medical practice in the Charlotte area to offer a new, safer, and more predictable glaucoma surgery.