So… is it bad if I sleep in my contact lenses? The simple answer to this question is “YES.” In fact, sleeping in your contact lenses is one of the riskiest things you can do as a contact lens wearer. Why You Should Never Sleep in Your Contact Lenses Sleeping in contacts can increase the… Continue Reading »
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Premium Intraocular Lenses vs. Basic Lenses for Cataracts
Cataracts are a clouding of the eye’s natural lens. In order for an ophthalmologist to fix a cataract, it must be removed and replaced with a synthetic lens called an IOL or intraocular lens. Basic vs. Premium Intraocular Lenses to Correct Cataracts Basic single vision IOLs are covered by Medicare and other types of medical… Continue Reading »
Ocular Myasthenia Gravis: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disease that affects the transmission of signals from nerves to muscles. Ocular Myasthenia Gravis is a type of MG that only affects the eyes and eyelid movement. Symptoms of Ocular Myasthenia Gravis Symptoms of Ocular Myasthenia Gravis include: drooping of one or both eyelids (ptosis) blurred vision double vision… Continue Reading »
How Lyme Disease Can Affect the Eyes (2020 Edition)
The fall is often a time of outdoor joy, as families go apple picking and later on, pumpkin picking. But the fall is also a time when ticks are at their worst. The combination of outdoor activities and ticks leads to a rise in Lyme disease cases every autumn. What is Lyme Disease? Lyme disease… Continue Reading »
New Hope for Age-Related Macular Degeneration
AMD (Age-Related Macular Degeneration) occurs when the small central portion of the retina, known as the macula, deteriorates. Not only is AMD a common eye condition, it is also a leading cause of vision loss in people over the age of 50. The Drug Tamoxifen May Provide AMD Relief Many people are familiar with the… Continue Reading »
Corneal Abrasions: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatments
The cornea is the clear front window of the eye that transmits and focuses light into the eye. A corneal abrasion is a scratch or scrape on the cornea. Causes of Corneal Abrasions Corneal abrasions may occur for a variety of reasons, such as: something getting in the eye foreign matter getting stuck under the… Continue Reading »