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A common treatment for mild dry eye syndrome is to use warm compresses on the eyes. These warm compresses help to soften the oil in the oil glands of the eyelids and promote healthier tears. With better oil in the tears, the tears are less likely to evaporate and create dry eye sensations.   Oil […]

Pigment dispersion syndrome is an uncommon condition that involves pigment coming off of the iris in the eye and being deposited on other parts of the eye. This condition requires an eye doctor to examine the overall eye health before being diagnosed. Complications from this condition can include blurred vision and secondary glaucoma. Pigment in […]

Monovision is a term for when only one eye is seeing at a time. This can occur if one eye is damaged or removed, but more commonly, this is an intentional change made to allow clear vision at multiple distances. Ways to achieve monovision include using contact lenses, LASIK, or through cataract surgery. There are […]

A pinguecula is a small bump on the white of the eye. These growths usually occur on either side of the colored part of the eye, at roughly the 3 and 9 o’clock positions. A pinguecula is a common finding and does not usually pose any risk or concern. However, there are a few cases […]

If the white of your eye has a section of redness with a bloodlike appearance without any pain, it may be a subconjunctival hemorrhage. This is similar to a bruise on your skin but is located on your eye, rather than beneath the skin. While this can look quite frightening, a subconjunctival hemorrhage is typically […]

Many people want to only wear a single pair of glasses but also want to convenience and protection of sunglasses outside. In these cases, a pair of glasses which can turn into sunglasses outside is ideal. These special glasses are known as Transitions lenses.   Benefits of Sunglasses Sunglasses are very beneficial for wear when […]

Dry eyes are typically only mildly irritating and do not cause prolonged damage to the eyes. However, in severe cases of dry eye, the pain can become much more intense and the damage to the eyes can become significant. The treatment for severe dry eyes is much more aggressive and involved than mild cases of […]

Contact lenses are a popular choice for many people who do not want to wear glasses all of the time. A common question is whether it is okay to sleep in the contacts. As with many things – it depends! There are contacts which are designed to be worn while sleeping and those that are […]

Papilledema is an eye condition in which the optic nerve becomes swollen, or edematous. This swelling is due to an increase in the pressure in the skull.   Basics of the Optic Nerve The optic nerve is responsible for sending information from the eyes to the brain. The optic nerve connects with the retina in […]