Good News: COVID-19 and the Eye

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Good News:  COVID-19 and the Eye A recent article by Rajendra Apte MD shows that the SARS-COV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 infection, does not penetrate the cornea.  The author, Dr. Apte, is a Professor at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri and a former classmate of Sidney Gicheru (Medical Director, […]

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Avoid Foggy Glasses

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6 Tips to Avoid Foggy Glasses Glasses are a necessary evil for some people, usually because they don’t want to mess around with contact lenses. Although, any person who wears glasses knows that they get foggy from time to time.   If you need glasses to drive or operate machinery, you’ve probably tried hard not […]

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Primary vs. Secondary Glaucoma: Understanding the Difference

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Glaucoma is a disease of the eye that causes damage to the optic nerve. It usually happens due to excess pressure in the eye. If untreated, it can lead to permanent loss of vision. There are two main types of glaucoma – primary and secondary. Primary Glaucoma: This form of glaucoma is also known as […]

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Dry Eyes? You May Need LipiFlow Thermal Pulsation Treatment

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Dry Eyes are a common problem and could occur due to various reasons. Contact lens wearers are prone to this problem, as are those who suffer from Blepharitis (lower eyelid inflammation). LipiFlow thermal pulsation offers an effective treatment that targets the Meibomian glands. This ensures that the tears produced have oil content that prevents them […]

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Diabetic Retinopathy: Causes and Symptoms

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Diabetic Retinopathy is an eye disease that affects people with diabetes. This is a condition wherein the blood vessels in the retina are damaged, causing a disturbance in vision; if left untreated, the condition worsens, leading to a permanent loss of sight. Diabetic Retinopathy affects people with high blood sugar levels, regardless of whether they […]

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iDesign Offers Increased Precision When Performing Lasik

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You already know that LASIK procedure is revolutionary and helps correct a variety of eye-related problems. Since the inception of this technique, researchers have been working to make it effective, quick, and safe. iDesign – Enhancing LASIK’s Precision For LASIK, the medical professional relies on information available in your eyeglass prescription. However, the problem with […]

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Cataract IOL Dallas

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Cataracts are a clouding of your natural lens. Cataract surgery corrects this by removing the natural lens and replacing it with an intraocular lens. Cataract IOL (intraocular lenses) are specifically made to fit your eyes after cataract surgery to improve vision impairments that happen with age. For cataract IOLs, an ophthalmologist will measure your eye […]

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