Many people have experienced the occasional eye problem. Maybe a gritty sensation and excessive tearing last a day. Maybe they last several days and worsen before they get better. Because eye symptoms can relate to any number of potential triggers, it is important to know what those are so the problem can be handled efficiently…
With so many options for managing the signs of aging, it can be difficult to differentiate one product or technique from another. We like to provide the greatest amount of information for our clients because we believe that informed patients are the most confident. For concerns related to the loss of volume in the mid-face…
One of the crucial aspects of healthcare is to ensure patients are aware of their risks for various conditions. Eye diseases don’t often get the attention that is needed to increase the level of awareness people have. We must learn to recognize risks, signs, and the value of early diagnosis if we wish to decrease…
The interest in facial rejuvenation treatments has increased in recent years. Now that adults realize they needn’t undergo invasive plastic surgery to feel better about how they look, more are exploring the alternatives available to them. The common approach to aging is to get injections of Botox or dermal fillers. As efficient as these treatments…
Laser vision correction known as LASIK has been widely performed since the 1990s. It has helped millions of people toss their eyeglasses for many years, and continues to be one of the most popular options for vision correction available today. We frequently perform LASIK and enjoy the satisfaction on our patients’ faces when they finally…
People who have cataracts suffer from the progressive clouding of the eye’s natural lens. This condition may occur in one or both eyes. It is not sight-threatening because, when vision becomes too cloudy to perform normal tasks, the natural lens with cataracts can be removed and replaced with what is called an intraocular lens. Intraocular…
Blepharoplasty is a common procedure that has helped millions of adults regain their bright, cheery appearance. As you may know, it doesn’t matter how vibrant you feel on the inside, your outside doesn’t have to reflect that. Many of us, as we age, start to look much less friendly and happy than we feel. This…
Menopause, as well as the several years of perimenopause that come before the end of menstruation, can be quite the roller coaster for most women. If you are near menopause, you may know the symptoms very well. One day you may feel like yourself and, the next, feel run down and irritable. As we have…
Blurry vision is often caused by astigmatism, the condition with a funny name that affects nearly 1 in 3 Americans. Astigmatism is not nearsightedness or farsightedness; it can occur alongside either one of those refractive errors. Being diagnosed with astigmatism isn’t necessarily a bad thing. A diagnosis allows you and your eye doctor to develop…
The current professional recommendation is that every child has a comprehensive eye exam by age three. After that point, annual eye exams are needed in conjunction with behavioral monitoring that may identify symptoms of visual difficulties. A child who sits close to the television, moves objects closer to see them or who squints when they…
