As we age, we might get used to a variety of changes to our physiology. We get used to relying on “readers” to read the small print on labels. We might find halos and glares around lights “normal.” Because the body and brain are so …
Dry eye disease is a common condition affecting more than 16 million Americans. Most of the patients who are treated for dry eyes are women, according to statistics. In most situations, tests find that it is not a lack of aqueous fluid that causes the …
A year ago, we seemed to be stuck on the idea of “getting back to normal.” We wanted the COVID-19 pandemic to end and for life to resume as we’ve always known it. In some ways, we’re seeing the improvements we had wanted. More than …
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We’re at that turning point in the year when the weather could become cold, dry, and windy. The team at our Amarillo office wants our patients to know what they can do to prevent and manage the eye conditions that are common around this time …
Women’s health is comprehensive. It is complex due to the hormonal changes the body goes through on a monthly basis, let alone over many decades. When we think about women’s health, the mind usually goes straight to breast and reproductive issues and how to prevent …
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Looking and feeling older can feel not so great. Even in this day of aging gracefully, we often look for ways to slow down the changes that make us look different that we always have. Lines and wrinkles are one thing, but conditions like severe …
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 …
