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20 April

Tearing

Eye Health, Eye Specialist, Knowledge Base, April 20, 2016

What Causes Tearing? Excessive tearing, or epiphora, is a common complaint for many patients. It is caused by the overproduction of tears from the lacrimal gland, or decreased tear drainage by the lacrimal ducts. Patients may describe a welling of tears on their eyes, tears dripping down their cheeks, excessive wiping of tears, always carrying around a tissue for wiping, or mucous crusting of their eyes in.

8 April

How Often Should A Person See Their Eye Doctor?

Knowledge Base, Tips, April 8, 2016

Diseases and conditions of the eye, such as diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and cataracts, often can be treated successfully if caught early. Baseline eye exams with an ophthalmologist can detect medical conditions before they become vision threatening. A person’s age, eye health, family history, and medical history then determine how often an eye exam should be performed. Certain factors may warrant more frequent exams. Pediatricians screen newborns and.

8 April

What Is A Refraction?

Eye Health, Knowledge Base, Services, April 8, 2016

A refraction is an important part of an ophthalmologic exam. It requires many steps and expertise. It is usually performed as one of the first steps during an eye examination. First, a patient’s current glasses are read on a machine called a lensometer. Vision is then checked with both current glasses and contact lenses. If a patient is wearing contact lenses, they are next asked to sit.

8 April

What Is Astigmatism?

Knowledge Base, April 8, 2016

Astigmatism is a type of refractive error. It can be seen with other refractive errors like myopia (nearsighted), hyperopia (farsighted), or presbyopia (decrease in the lens ability to focus on near with age). A refractive error means that the shape of the eye does not allow light to bend properly. Light has to be bent by the lens or cornea correctly before it reaches the retina. If.

8 April

What Determines Your Eye Color?

Knowledge Base, April 8, 2016

The iris is the colored part of the eye. Eye color is determined by two distinct factors: pigmentation of the iris and the scattering of light in the stroma of the iris. Eye color is an inherited polygenic trait influenced by many genes. There could be up to 16 different genes involved in human eye color. The two main genes are located on Chromosome 15. When a.

8 April

What Are Floaters?

Knowledge Base, April 8, 2016

Floaters are deposits of gel inside the vitreous humor. The vitreous is the clear gel that fills the eye. The deposits can be of various sizes, shapes, and consistency. The vitreous humor is normally transparent. As one ages, the vitreous liquefies and develops these imperfections. Floaters Move with Eye Movement These black “spots” can also appear as circles, lines, dots or cobwebs. Although they appear to be.

8 April

What Are Daily Contact Lenses

Knowledge Base, Tips, April 8, 2016

Over the last few years, there have been great advances in the contact lens industry. Disposable or frequent replacement lenses became popular in the last ten years. Patients have been able to enjoy the comfort and convenience of these types of lenses. These lenses are ideal for younger patients where compliance or hygiene is an issue. Use a Fresh New Contact Lens Everyday The most recent advance.

8 April

What is the LenSx Laser?

Knowledge Base, Services, Technology, April 8, 2016

LenSx Surgery performed with Alcon’s LenSx® Laser is a truly innovative solution that allows for customization in cataract surgery. A bladeless, computer- controlled laser allows the surgeon to plan and perform your surgery to exacting, individualized specifications. The LenSx® Laser uses a range of highly advanced technologies – including Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)- to capture incredibly precise, high resolution images of your eyes. These images and the.

8 April

The Difference Between Ophthalmologist, Optometrist And Optician

Eye Specialist, Knowledge Base, April 8, 2016

It is very important to see the correct eye specialist when it comes to your eyes and your ocular health. The level of training is quite different between an ophthalmologist, optometrist, and an optician. Ophthalmologists Complete Medical School An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who specializes in the eye. Ophthalmologists complete four years of college, four years of medical school and then four years of residency. This.

Knowledge Base

Tearing

How Often Should A Person See Their Eye Doctor?

What Is A Refraction?

What Is Astigmatism?

What Determines Your Eye Color?

What Are Floaters?

What Are Daily Contact Lenses

What is the LenSx Laser?

The Difference Between Ophthalmologist, Optometrist And Optician

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