Understanding Flashes and Floaters

Flashes and floaters are painless phenomena caused by the shrinking of the eye’s vitreous (the gel-like fluid in between the lens and the retina) that occurs due to aging. They are common in adults over the age of 50. Flashes look like lightning or camera flashes, whereas floaters appear [...]

Entropion vs Ectropion

Eyelids that are functioning properly will seal tightly over the eyeball when closed. Not only does this allow the eye to stay moisturized by preventing tears from drying, but it also protects it from external harm. Entropion and ectropion refer to two different eyelid abnormalities affecting the eyelid’s structure [...]

What Can You Expect After Cataract Surgery?

Cataracts can cause blurriness in your vision as the lens becomes increasingly clouded. An ophthalmologist might recommend cataract surgery when this visual impairment affects your daily activities. Cataract surgery is a common and safe procedure in which an ophthalmologist will remove your clouded natural lens and replace it with [...]

Open-Angle Glaucoma vs Angle-Closure Glaucoma

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in adults over the age of 60. It is commonly referred to as the “silent thief of sight” because there are little to no symptoms in its early stage. This eye condition results from a buildup of intraocular pressure (IOP) caused by [...]

Dry Eyes: Causes and Treatments

When blinking, a film of tears spreads over the eye. This film is made up of an outer oily layer, middle watery layer, and innermost mucus layer that helps to maintain a healthy, clear eye. Each layer of the tear film is essential, and issues with any layer can [...]

What is an Epiretinal Membrane?

Your retina has 2 main areas: the macula and the peripheral retina. The macula is responsible for central vision and fine details, whereas the peripheral retina allows you to see peripherally. For example, if you were to look at someone sitting across the table from you, your macula allows [...]

IOLs: What Are They and What Do They Do?

The natural lens in your eye is meant to refract (bend) light that enters your vision, helping you to see. This lens should be clear, but when you have a cataract, your vision can become blurry and cloudy; in some cases, your vision might even be less colorful. An [...]

Eyebrow Lift Procedure: Why You Could Benefit From One

A common complaint in an oculoplastic clinic is "droopy upper eyelids." Sometimes the problem rests with the upper eyelid skin, the upper eyelid muscles, or the brow position. Descent of the forehead and eyebrow is a normal feature of aging and may contribute to the heaviness and fullness of [...]

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