If you’ve ever been told you look tired or angry or sad, but you don’t feel that way, then you may be a good candidate for eyelid surgery. If you have sagging eyelids or puffiness around the eyes, you may have thought about undergoing eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty. Here are seven facts about… Read More »
If you have diabetes, you are at a higher risk of developing certain eye conditions as a complication of this disease. Some of these conditions lead to vision loss and blindness. Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. Early detection can prevent permanent damage. Read on to learn other ways… Read More »
More than half of all Americans age 60 and older will have a cataract, which is a painless clouding of the eye’s natural lens. Over time, cataracts can interfere with everyday activities such as reading and driving. As cataracts progress, you may find you need surgery. Read on to learn more about cataracts and treatment,… Read More »
Riding on an airplane, looking at a computer screen for hours at a time and even being in an air-conditioned room can lead to an uncomfortable syndrome known as dry eye. If you’ve ever had dry eyes, you know the burning, stinging feeling. Here, we take a look at how dry eye is diagnosed and… Read More »
The eyes are the first place on the face to show the signs of aging and make you look more tired that you actually are. With the increasing use of face masks to help stop the spread of COVID-19, there is a lot of attention being paid to the eyes. Eyelid surgery is already a… Read More »
More than half of all Americans over the age of 60 will deal with cataracts at some point in their lives. It’s a clouding of the clear lens of your eye, which makes everyday activities such as reading, driving and night vision especially difficult. But how much do you know about cataracts? Here, we break… Read More »
Tired of wearing contacts or glasses? Then you’ve probably thought about what it would be like to be free of contacts and glasses and have looked into LASIK vision correction. What are the requirements to be considered a candidate for this procedure? Here are six criteria that make for a good candidate for LASIK. You… Read More »
One of the simplest things we can do to protect the health of our eyes is to take care of them when we are out in the sun. This is true no matter what time of year it is. Ultraviolet radiation from the sun and tanning beds not only damage skin, but it can damage… Read More »
Too much time with digital devices, driving long distances, and reading without taking breaks to rest your eyes are some of the most common causes of eyestrain. It’s important to recognize the symptoms of eyestrain and take steps to reduce the unpleasant feeling of eyestrain. What are the symptoms of eyestrain? Eyestrain can present in… Read More »
Good vision is something that we can take too easily for granted – until the aging process brings about changes to vision. A regular eye exam is one way to stay on top of the health of your eye and detect any conditions or diseases when they are at their earliest stages for treatment. Here… Read More »
