Keratoconus Treatment: Corneal Cross-linking
Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease that weakens the cornea and changes its structure — leading to vision problems and even vision loss. The cornea […]
Read MorePtosis: Why Is My Eyelid Drooping?
What is ptosis? Ptosis, commonly referred to as a droopy eyelid, occurs when the upper eyelid droops down over the eye. A droopy eyelid can […]
Read MoreHow Is Diabetic Retinopathy Treated?
Without proper treatment, diabetic retinopathy can lead to vision loss and even blindness. Diabetic retinopathy occurs in four stages and can progress rapidly if not […]
Read MoreCataract Surgery: What to Expect
Cataract surgery is one of the safest, most effective ocular surgeries— improving vision for over 95 percent of patients. Are cataracts significantly affecting your vision […]
Read MoreCataract FAQs
Q: What are cataracts? A: A cataract is the clouding of the eye’s transparent lens, that results in blurry vision and vision loss. The best […]
Read MoreWhen Should I Have Cataract Surgery?
Over 50 percent of all adults will begin to develop a cataract by the time they reach 60. When cataracts first develop, you may not […]
Read MoreWill Cataract Surgery Give Me 20/20 Vision?
How does cataract surgery help to improve vision? As cataracts develop and cloud the eye’s natural lens, significant visual distortions begin to impact the ability […]
Read MoreCorneal Dystrophies
What is the primary function of the cornea? The cornea is the clear, protective outer layer of the eye. It’s primary function is to act […]
Read MoreHow Is Glaucoma Treated?
What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is a progressive ocular disease that causes permanent vision loss from damage to the optic nerve— the nerve responsible for carrying […]
Read MoreLesions of the Eyelids
What is an eyelid lesion? An eyelid lesion is a growth that develops on the eyelid. Lesions may appear on the eyelid for a variety […]
Read MoreInternal Eye Infections
Here is a guide to the most common internal eye infections, their symptoms, and treatment methods. Eye infections can be quite uncomfortable, causing redness, pain, […]
Read MoreLaser Eye Surgery
Are you thinking of having laser eye surgery? Laser eye surgery, also called laser refractive surgery, is a common procedure that is performed to eliminate […]
Read MoreShould I See an Optometrist or Ophthalmologist?
Your eye care team Ophthalmologists, optometrists and opticians are the three main professionals included on the ‘eye care team’. While each profession plays an important […]
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