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 »
General Eye Care
What is a Stye? (aka Hordeolum) Stye Symptoms and Treatments
What is a Stye? A Stye (also known as a Hordeolum) is a small, red, painful lump that grows from the base of the eyelash or from under the eyelid. They are most commonly caused by a bacterial infection. There are two types of Styes. Two Types: External and Internal The external Stye starts at… Continue Reading »
Protecting Eyesight with Eye Exams Throughout a Lifetime
It’s always important to protect the gift of eyesight — it’s a lifelong endeavor. To that end, the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) offers guidelines for maintaining good eye care with regular visits to your Eye Doctor during different stages of life. Eye Exams for School-Aged Children For school-aged children, the AAO recommends an eye… 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 »
What is Considered an Eye Emergency? 5 Serious Eye Problems
An eye emergency may be defined as any eye condition requiring prompt medical attention due to a sudden change in ocular health or vision. This post shares five serious eye emergencies. Retinal Detachment A Retinal Detachment occurs when the retina pulls away from its supportive tissue. Patients often experience blurred vision, and they may see… 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 »