We live in the age of anti-aging, there is no doubt about that. Because cosmetic surgery procedures and non-surgical treatments like Botox are so popular, it’s hard to believe that anyone would feel apprehensive about what others may think of them for addressing cosmetic concerns. This is, in fact, a common occurrence. It reminds us […]
There are a few ways that we tend to think about eye protection. Many of us wear appropriately filtered sunglasses to reduce glare and UV exposure. Some people go so far as to watch what they eat, knowing that their general health will relate to the risk for eye diseases. Did you know that there […]
Vision is the byproduct of light. Wavelengths of light enter the eye and stream to the retina, where a clear image is formed through the interpretation of light. In sunlight, there are wavelengths of violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange, and red light. Interestingly enough, the joining of every one of these colors creates white […]
Diabetes is a prevalent condition that affects nearly 30 million Americans at this time. There is a precursor to diabetes, too. It is referred to as pre-diabetes, and it is estimated that more than 85 million Americans have this condition. Those numbers sound bleak. They demonstrate that we may still have a long way to […]
Your vision is a priceless function that you expect to retain for life. To do so takes a bit of effort. The more we learn about common eye conditions, the better we are all able to take care of our own eyes and prevent irreparable damage from conditions such as cataracts. Did you know that […]
Life has given you a lot to smile about. All the good times have produced laughs, and maybe even some happy tears. All in all, there is no reason to trade this for anything, even wrinkle-free eyelids. If the signs of living have become so noticeable that you feel self-conscious or dissatisfied with your appearance, […]
Being able to formulate a clear depiction of an object boils down to light. Light enters the eye, it travels through its structures, and it focuses on a distinct point in the retina. Simple, right? Not so much. Any disruption of light transfer will affect vision. The way this manifests does not always equate to […]
Ah! Spring. When everything in nature seems to blossom to life. For millions of people, this means dry, itchy, irritated eyes. Ocular allergies can be a frustrating problem. The symptoms that occur may also resemble another condition, dry eye syndrome. In fact, it is possible to suffer both allergies and dry eye syndrome at the […]
Conditions such as age-related macular degeneration are, as the name clearly suggests, eye problems that tend to occur later in life. Certain people are predisposed to AMD due to genetic makeup. As a result, this could lead to an assumption that there is little that can be done to increase the chances of maintaining healthy […]
As an experienced oculoplastic surgeon, Dr. Murrell routinely performs blepharoplasty and other eyelid procedures. For the most part, eyelid surgery is perceived as a procedure for individuals who want to refresh their facial aesthetic. However, there is another reason for blepharoplasty; one that we don’t often hear about: festoons. What are Festoons? Festoons are more […]
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