Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) is a common eye disease that doesn’t get enough attention. It is often the underlying cause of chronic dry eyes. Meibomian Gland Dysfunction is described as any change to the quality of amount of meibum, or oil, produced by tiny glands …
The eyes are a central facial feature. There is no way to hide them, nor their cosmetic imperfections. When the eyelids become droopy or heavy, many people seek rejuvenation via blepharoplasty. This common eyelid procedure can be performed for cosmetic or functional improvements. However, it …
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Cataract surgery is one of the most frequently performed eye procedures today. It is a minor procedure that corrects the clouding that develops on the eye’s natural lens as a part of the aging process. Once this clouding occurs, there is no way to stop …
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Eyelid puffiness is typically not seen as a medical issue. However, the cosmetic appearance of heavy upper eyelids or bags under the eyes can be extremely frustrating to any adult. These conditions make the eyes look sad, tired, or sickly. Many of the patients who …
Botox is one of the leading cosmetic treatments performed today and for good reason. Appointments are quick, virtually painless, and convenient. For the most part, patients can go back to their normal activities right after their injections. If you are new to Botox, or even …
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Tearing. Tears. They come when we’re happy. They come when we’re sad. It’s that simple, right? No. As an ophthalmologist and oculoplastic surgeon, Dr. Murrell knows there is much more to tears than that. The eyes rely on a healthy tear film for comfort and …
When we hear about eyelid drooping, it usually relates to the changes that occur in the skin as we age. Aging, however, is not the only reason a person may have drooping eyelids. Ptosis is another common reason. This condition is not especially worrisome. However, …
We know that we live on a planet that is rotating and shifting through space, but that is not what we mean when we say the world is shifting. In the last 12 months, just about every aspect of our daily lives has shifted dramatically. …
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The winter months usually offer a reprieve from the consistent heat that has lingered for months on end. Still, as the air gets cooler, it also gets drier. Dry air can be unfriendly to the skin as well as to the eyes. To make matters …
Blepharoplasty is one of the most common facial procedures performed today. It can be a quick-fix to problems like hooded or puffy eyelids. These are issues that affect many adults and, because they cannot be hidden, can cause a lot of distress. Eyelid rejuvenation, called …
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