Eye Health
Transitions Now Better Than Ever
Transitions lenses are light-activated lenses that turn dark in bright light. This technology has been around for several years, but now Transitions lenses are available for virtually all walks of life, from avid outdoors people to those who spend most of the day inside. Transitions lenses protect from UV radiation, as well as provide a comfortable light level … Continue reading
When Time’s a Factor
The advent of Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography, or SD-OCT, has given us the ability to perform in vivo ( or “in the body”) histology of the tissues of the human eye with a resolution down to just a few microns — a tremendous feat that has led to key developments in the understanding of certain ocular diseases. This case … Continue reading
More than Seeing Clearly
Most people know hypertension, or high blood pressure, as the “silent killer.” It can build for decades with little to no symptoms and can cause irreversible damage and even death if left untreated. However, most people do not think of glaucoma as the “silent blinder,” but it can build for decades and cause irreversible damage … Continue reading
The Enigmatic “Dry Eye”
Dry Eye Syndrome has made its way to the forefront of chronic eye disease in the past few years (thanks in part to new etiological discoveries yielding novel treatment strategies — and the ever-aging population). However, I have very few patients actually complain of their eyes feeling “dry”. Most patients with dry eyes will complain of excess tearing, … Continue reading