Blepharoplasty Surgery

Blepharoplasty surgery is a cosmetic eyelid procedure for improving eyelid rejuvenation and appearance by removing fat and/or excess skin and tissue from the upper and lower eyelids. Unlike a similar appearing medical condition, called ptosis (which actually reduces the field of vision), a blepharoplasty eyelid lift may be regarded as a cosmetic [...]

Blepharoplasty Surgery

Aqueous Humor Overview

Aqueous Humor is a thin and transparent fluid produced by the eye. The fluid contains 99.9% water and 0.1% sugars, proteins, vitamins, and other nutrients. Nutrients like amino acids and glucose help maintain the eye in a pressurized state, as the fluid nourishes the lens and maintains the shape [...]

Aqueous Humor Overview

Lattice Degeneration Overview

Lattice Degeneration is an abnormal thinning of the retina. When this condition is present, the retina is more susceptible to developing tears, breaks, or holes, ultimately leading to a retinal detachment. Due to the severity of the condition, lattice degeneration should be closely monitored. Lattice degeneration is most common in [...]

Lattice Degeneration Overview

What is Corneal Edema?

Corneal edema refers to the swelling of the cornea. The cornea is a clear dome-shaped outer surface of the eye that helps you see clearly. It's a transparent tissue layer that transmits and focuses light. This condition is caused by a buildup of fluid in the cornea. When left untreated, [...]

What is Corneal Edema?

Thyroid Eye Disease Causes and Treatment

Thyroid Eye Disease may be due to Graves’ Disease or other thyroid abnormalities. The condition causes inflammation in the muscles and soft tissues of the eye socket. This inflammation causes your eyeballs to bulge from their sockets and can be severe enough to result in vision loss. Extraocular muscles that [...]

Thyroid Eye Disease Causes and Treatment

Blocked Tear Duct

When the tear drainage system is either fully or partially blocked, it is a blocked tear duct. Tears that are unable to drain normally may result in wet, itchy, or infected eyes. People of all ages may experience symptoms and can possibly develop this condition. Basic tears are produced in [...]

Blocked Tear Duct

Why you may need a Retina Specialist

A retina specialist is an ophthalmologist with years of additional training in diagnosing and treating abnormalities of the macula, retina, and vitreous body of the eye. They can effectively treat age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachments, and vascular diseases of the eye in addition to other conditions. Retina doctors [...]

Why you may need a Retina Specialist

What is a Macular Pucker?

A macular pucker occurs when a membrane grows over the retina and wrinkles or creases the retina which alters the contour of your macula. The macula must lie flat for your eye to function properly. When the macula wrinkles or bulges, your central vision becomes distorted or blurry. This macula [...]

What is a Macular Pucker?

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