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Eye Infections and Ocular Herpes
Eye infections (such as ocular herpes) is caused by the type 1 herpes simplex virus, which is a very common viral infection that causes cold sores around the lips and mouth. Rarely, this virus can also infect the eye. When this occurs, the virus can cause significant...
How Punctal Plugs Can Help Your Dry Eyes
Treatment options for dry eye disease are extensive and can vary based on the severity of symptoms. For many with moderate to severe dry eye disease, first approach treatment options such as artificial tears are not effective enough. In these cases, punctal plugs...
Blue Light and Your Eyes
Many recent studies have been focusing around blue light and its potential effects on vision and ocular health. Blue lights, which we are exposed to every time we view a computer screen, phone, or tablet, are increasingly prevalent in our day-to-day lives. As more...
Amniotic Membranes: Treatment for Dry Eye and More
Amniotic membranes are newly engineered treatment options for difficult cases of dry eye disease. These membranes are ethically obtained stem cell tissues that provide the front surface of the eye with healing and regenerative properties. They have proven to be...
Xiidra and Restasis: Prescription Dry Eye Drops
We’ve talked about several advanced ways to address the symptoms of dry eye disease, from Lipiflow to specialty contact lenses. One treatment option that you may see advertised on television is prescription eye drops, such as Restasis or Xiidra, that may be used for...
Orthokeratology and Myopia Control
Myopia control is a field of eye care that works to slow the progression of nearsightedness, particularly in children. There are several different approaches to myopia control, but one of the most common and effective methods is known as orthokeratology. In...
Do You Suffer From Dry Eyes at Night?
You may find it surprising that, for many people suffering from dry eye disease, nighttime can be the most damaging part of the day. It is easy to think that while we’re sleeping and our eyes are closed, the surface of our eye is protected. But the truth is that...
Contact Lenses and Dry Eye
Many people wonder: can you wear contact lenses if you have dry eye disease? While contact lenses may not directly cause symptoms of dry eyes, many contact lens wearers have experienced a worsening of their symptoms. Dryness caused by contact lenses can mean lenses...
Is Refractive Surgery an Option for You?
Are you tired of wearing glasses or putting contacts in every morning? If so, you’ve undoubtedly wondered if refractive laser surgery is an option for you. Refractive surgery, such as LASIK, is an appealing option for many people who have required visual correction...
Lipiflow: The Latest in Dry Eye Treatment
Lipiflow is one of the newest treatment options for the leading cause of dry eye disease. This in-office procedure is effective, safe, and painless. By addressing the root cause of dry eye disease, Lipiflow improves symptoms and provides long term relief of ocular...
Inherited Retinal Diseases and Low Vision
We’ve talked to you about low vision services to help those with visual impairments, and we’ve covered some of the most common causes of low vision such as glaucoma and macular degeneration. Here, we will cover some of the rarer inherited conditions that may lead to...
Ocular Migraines: Where’s the Headache?!
Shimmering lights, abnormal colors, or even a blind spot in your vision… these symptoms can be very alarming if they arise out of the blue. While there are situations where such symptoms may be indicative of a serious eye problem, they may also be symptoms associated...