Glaucoma Management
Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve in which the retinal ganglion cells are damaged, retinal nerve fiber layer get thinner, and your peripheral vision is affected. The vast…
Category: Patient Cases
Risk Factors for Glaucoma
High intraocular pressures and age are strong risk factors for developing glaucoma. The risk increases considerably at age 40 for African-Americans and at age 60 for the general population. Other…
Prediabetes – Your Chance to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Prediabetes is a serious health condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough yet to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. Approximately 84 million American…
Help! My Child’s Eyes Keep Getting Worse!
People often ask me, “why did you choose optometry as a profession?” I answer that I had an optometrist during my teenage years, who impressed and inspired me! I love…
Myopia control: Is there a cure for nearsightedness?
If your child has myopia (nearsightedness), you’re probably wondering if there is a cure — or at least something that can be done to slow its progression so your child…
A big puffy eyelid!
When your eyelid gets infected, it can cause a red, painful, and swollen bump! It is important to treat this quickly, so the infection doesn’t spread to the back…
Biotrue ONEday Daily Disposables
We’ve seen great results with Biotrue ONEday Daily Disposable contact lenses! These lenses have more moisture than any other contact lens on the market, for all-day comfort and UVA/UVB protection. …
Graveyard Shift can Cause Diabetes!
Did you know that working the Graveyard Shift can cause undue stress on your body and result in diabetes! Those who snore are 27% more likely to develop diabetes…
Prediabetes is not Pre-anything
Prediabetes is not pre anything! It is a deadly disease driving our biggest killers: heart attacks, strokes, dementia, and cancer. 2/3 of all patients admitted to ER with heart attacks…
Myth: “A calorie is a calorie”
You may have heard that “a calorie is a calorie.” But studies have debunked this myth. The quality of your calories counts! 200 calories of broccoli vs 200 calories…
When Ankylosing Spondylitis Affects Your Eyes
Uveitis is inflammation inside your eye. It causes eye redness, pain and blurred vision. The condition can affect one or both eyes. It primarily affects people ages 20 to 50,…
A bump on the eyelid
This bump on the inner eyelid was painful upon touch and prevented comfortable contact lens wear. I prescribed an oral antibiotic, a combination anti-biotic-steroid drop, and hot/cold compresses.
When your eyes hurt
This patient presented with blurry vision, eye pain, and burning OU which is caused by dry eye syndrome, also known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS), and keratitis sicca. This is a…
Should I get this removed?
This is most likely a papillomatous growth that is caused by an epidermal infection. Usually, these can be monitored, but if there’s any change in size or color, I recommend…
Why is my eye swollen?
Periorbital cellulitis is an infection of your eyelid or the skin around your eyes. It happens when the soft tissue around your eye and your eyelids get infected . …
When your eye bleeds
A subconjunctival hemorrhage occurs when a tiny blood vessel breaks just underneath the clear surface of your eye (conjunctiva). Your eye might feel sore, but there is usually no pain,…
Are sclerals for you?
Scleral lenses are very large diameter rigid gas permeable lenses, which work well for patients with highly irregular corneas, such as keratoconus or pellucid degeneration. I usually fit these lenses…
What is that bump on my eye?
A pinguecula is a raised yellowish white mass within the bulbar conjunctiva, adjacent to the cornea. It does not tend to grow onto the cornea. However, it may cause irritation…
How well are you eating?
If you have risk factors for macular degeneration, such as family history or smoking, and your eye examination revealed changes in your retina, we recommend lifestyle changes such as nutritional…
When a tree branch injures your eye
When the cornea has been injured, it can be more easily injured again. In this case, a tree branch caused a corneal abrasion over a year ago, but has caused…
What to do about that bump on your eyelid?
The medical terms for a STYE are chalazia and hordeola. They are sudden-onset localized swellings of the eyelid. A chalazion is caused by noninfectious meibomian gland occlusion, whereas a hordeolum…
A Lasik Complication
Although uncommon, a complication of lasik is “epithelial ingrowth.” Epithelial ingrowth occurs when the corneal epithelial cells grow within the lamellar interface beneath the LASIK flap. This may result…
Contact Lenses after PRK surgery
After refractive surgery such as photo-refractive keratectomy (PRK), rigid gas permeable lenses are the best choice for stable and clear vision. In this case, the four areas of bearing are…
Is this Cancer?
Tests to Diagnose Melanoma of the Eyelid If there is an abnormal eyelid cyst that shows up, grows, and changes over time, it is time to schedule a biopsy. You…
Cataracts in Babies
Did you know that babies can have cataracts? This is called a congenital cataract, and means that the eye’s natural lens is cloudy instead of clear. Vision could be affected…
When You Can’t See After Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery usually improves your vision significantly. However, if you have macular degeneration, dry or the more severe wet form, your vision may still be blurry.
Blink Rate with Computer Use
Did you know that your blink rate with computer use can change from 20 blinks/minute to 5 blinks/minute? No wonder your eyes burn, feel gritty and tired at the end…
A Missing Piece of the Iris
Aniridia is the absence of the iris, usually involving both eyes. It can be congenital or caused by an injury. Glasses or contact lenses to reduce the amount of light…
Cataract Surgery Wound
After cataract surgery, the wound must be examined carefully for any leakage. A fluorescein dye is applied, to more easily detect wound leakage. If there is a wound leak, management…
When Drugs Thicken Your Eyelashes
Did you know that certain drugs, such as Tarceba, can cause thick, curly eyelashes? Women love this side effect!
After Lasik
Mild epithelial defect after lasik: no symptoms, discomfort, or vision loss, but sent back to surgeon for evaluation. Notice the flap stria, which are a common side effect after LASIK…
My Contact Lens Moves Too Much
Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease in which the cornea thins and bulges into a cone-like shape. This causes vision distortion and blurriness, which occurs in one or both eyes…
Why Can’t I See after Cataract Surgery?
All cataract surgery causes some damage to the corneal endothelial cells. Most corneas recover quickly, within 1 week. However, occasionally, after cataract surgery, the endothelial cells don’t function well…
Cop Questioned This!
A police cop pulled over my patient, saw his red eye, and questioned him for DUI. Did you know that bloodshot and “glassy” looking eyes are associated with alcohol consumption?…
Bumps in Your Optic Nerve
Optic nerve drusen are abnormal globular collections of protein and calcium salts in the optic nerve. They are often present in both eyes, but sometimes occur only in one eye. …
