Many of our patients ask why they need to have their eyes dilated when we examine them. Eye dilation can cause mildly unpleasant — but temporary — side effects and is generally something patients prefer to avoid. But there are good reasons your eye doctor must dilate your eyes during some eye exams. Why Must… Continue Reading »
Can You Really Get Herpes In Your Eye?
Yes — it is, unfortunately, possible to get Herpes in the eye. This viral infection is called Herpes Keratitis, and it is caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV). There are two types of HSV. Type I is the most common. It causes the cold sore or fever blister. Type II is the sexually transmitted… Continue Reading »
Everything to Know About Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery
As you may already know, a cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens causing blurry vision. In order to fix the problem, an Ophthalmologist (Eye MD and surgeon) must remove the cataract and replace it with a synthetic intraocular lens. What is Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery? In Laser-Assisted cataract surgery, a device is placed… Continue Reading »
12 Fun Facts About the Eyes
The eye is a truly remarkable organ. Here are twelve fun facts about the eyes that you may not be aware of. Size and weight — Eyes are about 1 inch in diameter and weigh about a quarter of an ounce. Colors — The human eye can differentiate about 10 million different colors. Complex —… Continue Reading »
5 Eye Problems that Can Occur as You Get Older
While many people know that elderly people need to see the Ophthalmologist or Eye MD more frequently than young people, they may not know why. Unfortunately, there are a number of eye conditions that occur with age. 1. Cataracts A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens in the eye. It is the result… Continue Reading »
2 Reasons to Avoid Color-Changing “Costume” Contact Lenses
While some people want to wear spooky looking contact lenses for Halloween, often the result of that decision is truly horrifying. Unfortunately, every Ophthalmologist (Eye M.D.) has heard scary stories about the use of non-prescription or over-the-counter contact lenses. Reason #1: Costume Lenses Can Scratch the Cornea If contacts are not professionally fitted to the… Continue Reading »