What is Bell’s Palsy? Bell’s palsy is a weakness or paralysis of the facial muscles which is innervated by the seventh cranial nerve. It is usually temporary and unilateral. Between 40 and fifty thousand people in America develop Bell’s palsy. It is much more common in diabetics. It was first … [Read more...]
The Effects of Smoking on Vision
May 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Effects of Smoking on Vision I doubt there's an article written that says that smoking is good for you....and this isn't one either. But many patients are not aware of the link between smoking and vision loss, as well as other eye issues. If you or someone you love needs one more reason … [Read more...]
Double Vision Due to Sixth Nerve Palsy
May 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
What is a Sixth Nerve Palsy? The sixth cranial nerve (abducens nerve) is responsible for innervating the lateral rectus muscle which pulls the eye laterally (abducts the eye). A sixth nerve palsy is a weakness or decrease in innervation to the lateral rectus muscle. The result is the loss or … [Read more...]
Eye Color
May 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Blue Eyes There are no blue pigments in the iris to make eyes blue. Blue eyes have low levels of melanin or brown pigment in the stroma of the iris (front portion of the iris) and the pigment epithelium (back surface of the iris).Just like when we see a blue sky, longer wavelengths of light do not … [Read more...]
What can I do with my old eyeglasses?
May 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Look around in the remote corners and drawers around your home and you're likely to find old eyeglasses that aren't being used any more. So, the question often comes "What can I do with these old glasses? It seems a shame to throw them away, and perhaps someone else could use them, but where do I … [Read more...]
Nutrition and Supplements for Macular Degeneration
May 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Healthy Diet for Maintaining Good Vision The first step in trying to maintain the health of your eyes is to eat a healthy balanced diet. Dark Green Vegetables Dark green vegetables such as spinach, kale, mustard greens, collard greens, and broccoli contain high levels of phytochemicals, luteins, … [Read more...]
Blephasteam® a New Treatment for Dry Eyes
May 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
What is Blephasteam? Blephasteam is a new device designed for the treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD), dry eyes, and blepharitis. It was developed by Laboratories Thea and Dr. J.R. Fuller. Meibomian Gland Dysfunction and Dry Eyes The meibomian glands are located in the eyelids and … [Read more...]
Best Contact Lenses Options for Your Child
April 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Ask every eye doctor when they think children are old enough to wear contacts and you'll hear a very large range of responses. But it really boils down to this....is the child responsible enough to wear contact lenses safely. Contact lens use raises the risk of eye infections and other … [Read more...]
Adjustable Focus Eyeglasses
April 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
For most patients, the choices available have met their visual needs. For many years, we've had bifocals (with lines), progressive lenses (no lines), and reading glasses to improve reading vision and other near tasks. But innovation and technology has led to new advancements in reading … [Read more...]
Treatment of Dry Eyes with Eyeeco
April 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Eyeeco? Eyeeco is a company that produces a variety of products to help people who have dry eyes, blepharitis, meibomian gland dysfunction, and ocular allergies. Tranquileyes™ Tranquileyes™ Basic TE with Instant Thermoeyes This product contains a set of Tranquileyes goggles, set of foam … [Read more...]
