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Dry Eyes And LASIK Dry Eyes can be a problem with LASIK eye surgery. The incidence of dry eye increases significantly after surgery and in some cases may persist long term. Untreated dry eye syndrome prior to eye surgery can also result in less favorable outcomes and an increased relapse of the need for corrective lenses. Farsighted individuals and [...]
Categories: Dry Eye Syndrome, Dry Eyes, Uncategorized
The tear layer in the eye has a volume of approximately 4 to 10 millionths of a liter. Not a very large amount and difficult to measure. One of the standard clinical evaluations used in diagnosing dry eye syndrome is evaluating the size of the tear meniscus. Tear meniscuc refers to the crescent curved shape [...]
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The Blink Of An Eye What is the average rate people blink? Usually 10 to 15 times per minute. A number of things can increase or decrease the blink rate. Infants blink about 2 to 3 times per minute. Stress can increase the blinking rate. People who are better at shifting between tasks appear to [...]
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Dry Eyes From Baggy Eyes Often overlooked, conjunctivochalasis is a common condition that occurs with aging and can lead to dry eye symptoms. The conjunctiva is the transparent loose layer of tissue that covers the white part of the eye. With maturing years it can lose its elasticity. It also loses the attachment to the underlying white [...]
Categories: Childrens Eye Care, Eye Diseases
A swollen, yellowish raised area on the white of the eye located towards the outside can be very alarming when first noted on a child’s eye. Demolipoma is a congenital condition present at birth. It is a benign growth of normal tissue in a place they are not usually found. The area is not tender [...]
Categories: Bifocal Contact Lenses, Contact Lenses, Dry Eyes, Muiltifocal Contact Lenses
Some of the best ideas come from listening to what patients have to say. Here is a simple contact lens tip from a patient. If you are always getting confused about which is your right or left lens there is an easy solution. Once you receive your annual supply of contact lenses and are comfortable [...]