Trichiasis: Inverted Eyelashes
Trichiasis is a very common cause of tearing where the eye lashes actually grow inward toward the cornea.
Read MoreChoroidal Nevus: Eye Freckles
Freckles in the eye are usually benign, but there are warning signs of possible danger.
Read MoreCystoid Macular Edema
Cystoid macular edema, a particular type of retinal swelling, can be caused by a variety of conditions to include cataract surgery.
Read MoreWhat Causes a Macular Hole?
Macular holes occur in perfectly healthy eyes. Here’s how a retina specialist will fix them.
Read MoreFace Mask Needed for Eye Injections
Extra safety measures are recommended for face mask wearers during anti-VEGF injections. Wearing a face mask is recommended by the CDC for all adults and children over the age of 2 when going out in public. But for patients receiving anti-VEGF injections, special precautions are recommended during their injections. The recommendation comes after a study…
Read MoreOCT Eye Scan Detects Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is usually diagnosed when someone begins showing signs of memory loss. But the damage to the brain from Alzheimer’s disease starts a decade or more before the onset of symptoms. Researchers are working on a method, using optical coherence tomography (OCT), that is already routinely used by many eye doctors and retina specialists.…
Read MoreWhat is OCT?
This non-invasive scan is allows our retina specialists to diagnose your retina in hi-res and it’s done in the office.
Read MoreWhat is a Fluorescein Angiogram?
Fluorescein angiography is a unique test allowing your retina specialist to diagnose the health of your retina.
Read MoreAREDS Vitamins for AMD
Do eye vitamins work for macular degeneration? Well, yes and no.
Read MoreWhat is Open Angle and Closed Angle Glaucoma?
There are several forms of glaucoma, but two common forms are open-angle and closed-angle glaucoma. Both are caused by a disruption in the drainage of aqueous humor. We recognize January as National Glaucoma Awareness month and publish this article to enhance your understanding and awareness of glaucoma. What is Aqueous Humor? Aqueous humor is a…
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