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Digital Eye Strain
Digital eye strain is a combination of eye and vision related symptoms arising from prolonged use of your devices.
Read MoreCorneal Hypoxia
The cornea has no blood supply and must get it’s oxygen through diffusion from the tears. Inadequate oxygenation is called hypoxia and commonly occurs with contact lenses.
Read MoreHuman eye facts and a brief history of eye exams
A brief history of the eye exam The earliest record of eye exams is from ancient Egypt where doctors used a method of diagnosing eye diseases by examining the eye’s reflection in a bowl of water. In the 18th century, Benjamin Franklin invented bifocal lenses, which allowed people to correct both near and far vision.…
Read MoreWhat is Infectious Keratitis?
Infectious keratitis specifically refers to an infection of the cornea – often from contacts, but not always.
Read MoreThyroid Eye Disease
Thyroid disease can cause multiple eye problems including double vision.
Read MoreEyelid Twitching
Eyelid twitching is usually benign, but there are situations when your doctor should be alerted.
Read MoreHalloween Eye Safety
Protect the eyes of your goblins and trick or treaters!
Read MoreWhy are My Eyes Sensitive to Light?
Here’s a short list of why your eyes are sensitive to light.
Read MoreChronic Inflammation May Cause Your Dry Eye
Chronic inflammation may likely cause your dry eye. Dry eye is a common condition that affects about 49 million Americans. According to Google Trends internet searches for “dry eye syndrome” doubled between December 2010 to July 2020. Symptoms of Dry Eye If you suffer from dry eyes you have experienced these common symptoms: Stinging, burning,…
Read MoreScleral Buckle for Retinal Detachment
The first scleral buckle surgery to fix a retinal detachment was performed in 1953 and with a few refinements and modifications over the years it remains a reliable and effective way to reattach a detached retina. Other surgeries to reattach the retina are pneumatic retinopexy, vitrectomy, or a combination of scleral buckling and vitrectomy. Types…
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