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. We’ve gone from traveling through morning and evening traffic to […]
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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 worse, the use of indoor heat is the norm during
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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 blepharoplasty, permanently alters the eyelids so the eyes appear younger
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The eyelids perform important functions, such as keeping debris from the eyes and spreading the tear film across the ocular surface. When the eyelid is injured or malpositioned, problems can arise. Ectropion, the outward turn of the lower eyelid, is a relatively common problem that can be solved by consulting with an ophthalmologist. What is
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Botox: to get it or not to get it. This is one of the biggest questions of the past several years. The age range for Botox injections has expanded, bringing this question to the forefront of people’s minds. The question of the right timing has become somewhat ambiguous due to the various ways in which
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It is no secret that the eyes have a profound impact on the appearance of the face. Our eyes don’t only reveal our emotions when we want them to; sometimes they may give a false perception. When the delicate tissue of the eyelids becomes saggy, the eyes aren’t as open as they once were. They
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As common as cataracts are, most people are unaware of important details related to this eye disease. Because we frequently answer questions patients seek a diagnosis for their symptoms, we find it beneficial to also ask “what do you know about cataracts?” Do You Know That cataracts may develop in one eye or both eyes?
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Dry eye syndrome is a relatively common condition but one that can be misunderstood. Because it can be described as a chronic problem, dry eye syndrome may be thought of as a condition in which the eyes feel dry and gritty and irritated all the time. That’s not how dry eye syndrome works. In many
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Ocular symptoms tend to increase around this time of year. There could be several reasons for this, including seasonal changes in the environment such as the air getting warmer and pollen counts rising. When symptoms arise, it may be easy to attribute them to these factors. However, for some, the underlying problem may not be
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Sometime in later adulthood, many people begin to experience the symptoms of cataracts. The National Eye Institute reports that adults have a 50 percent chance of having cataracts or having had cataract surgery by the time they are 80 years old. This condition, which causes clouding of the natural lens of the eyes, can be
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