News & Announcements

Do You Suffer From Age-Related Macular Degeneration?

Dec 30

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) may affect your vision as you grow older, causing a blank or blurry spot in the center of your vision. The eye disease is the primary cause of vision loss in people who are 50 or older, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Understanding Diabetic Retinopathy

Dec 30

Diabetes may increase your risk of developing several serious eye diseases, whether you have Type 1 or 2 diabetes. Without prompt treatment, an eye disease may damage your vision or even cause blindness.

What a Broken Blood Vessel Means for Your Eye

Dec 30

Seeing a red spot on your eye when you look in the mirror can be a little frightening. Fortunately, subconjunctival hemorrhages, or broken blood vessels, are rarely serious.

Driving When You Have AMD

Dec 30

Vision changes due to macular degeneration may make you wonder if it's safe to get behind the wheel. Although you will most likely need to give up driving if you have severe vision loss, driving may still be possible if you're in the early stages of the disease.

The Link Between Menopause and Dry Eye

Dec 30

Hot flashes, dry and itchy skin, weight gain, and mood swings aren't the only issues women face during menopause. Changing hormone levels may also cause your eyes to become dry and irritated.

What Is Causing Your Eye Pain?

Dec 30

It's only natural to worry if you have pain in or around your eyes. Although it's important to see the ophthalmologist if your eyes hurt, pain doesn't necessarily mean that you have a serious problem. Your pain could be caused by:

What is Proptosis and How Is It Treated?

Dec 30

If your eye bulges outward, you may have an eye problem called proptosis. Although the condition is often related to thyroid disease, it can have other causes. If you are diagnosed with proptosis, your ophthalmologist will offer treatments that will help you protect your eye.

The Do’s and Don’ts of Eye Drops

Dec 30

Eye drops ease redness, itching, and dry eye and also treats eye conditions ranging from glaucoma to infections. Unfortunately, the drops won't be effective if you don't use them properly. These eye drops do's and don'ts will help make sure that you benefit from the drops.

How Bell’s Palsy Affects the Eyes

Dec 30

In addition to temporarily paralyzing the muscles in your face, Bell's palsy may also cause some distressing changes to your eyes. Fortunately, your ophthalmologist offers treatments that will improve your comfort and protect your eyesight.

How Botox is Used to Treat Eye Conditions

Dec 30

Botox injections aren't just a good idea if you want to look younger. The injections are also helpful in treating a variety of eye conditions.