Eye Conditions

Floaters in the eye are tiny spots or cobwebs that drift around in your field of vision. They can be annoying at times and are a very common complaint of patients seeing an eye doctor.  Floaters arise when pieces of the eyes gel like substance, called the vitreous, form either [...]

Conjunctivitis, which is commonly referred to as pink eye, is a redness of the membranes covering the white part of the eyes and the inner parts of the lids. It can be caused by bacteria, viruses, allergies or chemical exposure. In children, viral and bacterial causes are more common, but [...]

Dry eye syndrome is frequently experienced by women after menopause.   In the past, this was assumed to be caused by falling levels of estrogen.  Men also experience dry eyes, but about ten years later, on average, than women do. Recent research has revealed that falling levels of androgen, the male [...]

Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis or “EKC” is a severe viral infection that affects both the conjunctiva and the cornea.  It begins as a very severe conjunctivitis associated with glandular swelling in front of the ears.  It may start in one eye, but usually affects the other eye in a day or two; [...]

Viral conjunctivitis commonly referred to as “Pink Eye” is a self-limited disease occurring mainly in children and young adults. It is harmless, but very annoying.  Commonly, the eye and the inside of the lids become red within a few hours.  In the morning, the lids are usually stuck together by [...]