Wearing contacts or eyeglasses eventually becomes tiresome for many of the people who rely on corrective lenses. Each has certain advantages as well as disadvantages that can impact daily living. If you’ve ever lost a contact lens in the middle of a busy day, you know what we’re talking about. If you are an active…
In recent years, we have seen a sharp increase in the use of injectable solutions like Botox and dermal fillers to reduce many of the common signs of aging. At the same time, interest in blepharoplasty, or eyelid rejuvenation surgery, has also increased exponentially. Many people who address cosmetic concerns with blepharoplasty state that the…
Dry eyes are frustrating even when the gritty, burning sensation occurs only on occasion. One can only imagine, then, how chronic inflammation and excessive watering could be somewhat maddening. Tear production is a delicate process, we have come to learn. When this production is interrupted at any step, symptoms occur quickly. Here, we touch on…
In our part of the world, we tend to be treated to sunshine more days than not. Regardless of a few passing clouds, though, it is vital that we recognize that Ultraviolet light is sending energy into the atmosphere. The energy from the sunshine’s rays may feel amazing on the skin, but we know that…
It is estimated that one in ten people in our country wears contacts. This adds up to approximately 40 million Americans in contact lenses. If you are one of them, you may remember your eye doctor providing you with detailed information regarding the optimal care of your “new eyes.” Contact lenses offer clear advantages over…
The development of laser techniques has been a significant advancement for ophthalmology. Today, more people can improve eyesight and reduce their need for corrective eyeglasses or contacts thanks to laser procedures like LASIK and PRK. The prospect of life without glasses can be exciting. At the same time, laser eye surgery can feel a little…
Chronic eye irritation is a complaint that eye doctors tend to hear more frequently than others. Patients express that their eyes feel scratchy or gritty; that they feel wet or are watering so much that they need to be patted dry several times a day. These sensations may coincide with redness and burning or itching,…
There was a point in time when it was common to hear statements like “everything in moderation.” Our parents may have said it when we were children. In adulthood, we may here this phrase, or something like it, from our doctor or a health and wellness expert. It’s possible that an adage such as this…
Aging is something we all begin to anticipate sometime during adulthood. It isn’t a matter of whether or not we age; it is a matter of how well we can manage our unique obstacles along the way. Among the various other parts of the body that are affected by age, we find that vision may become…
With age, just about everything changes – even the way we see things. We’re not talking about the change in perspective that many adults experience as they learn valuable life lessons. We’re talking about the actual way we see our physical world. Most adults aren’t surprised when they start to have trouble reading labels, or…
