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 […]
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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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What is Botox? Botox has been widely used around the world for well over a decade. Since its development, men and women have more frequently turned to this injectable solution to resolve age-related concerns such as frown lines, worry lines, and crow’s feet. Side effects of Botox are typically very mild and short-lived, which makes
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If you are getting into a new sport, you want to do your best. The faster you learn the right movements and the nuances of your swing, your pitch, or another “talent,” the more fun you will have, and the more confident you will be. We bet you never imagined that your overall eye health
Could Eye Exercises Maximize your Game? It’s Possible! Read More »
If you are a certain age, you may remember the joys of going out for a family drive on an average Sunday afternoon. This time in the car, with the windows down, could be a nice reprieve from the demands of the week. Today, there aren’t many people who have maintained this past time. However,
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We all do it. Most of the time, we don’t give it a second thought because we’ve done it our entire life. We’re talking about rubbing our eyes. If you do this, you’re certainly not the only one. But, if you do this, you could be doing a bit of harm to your peepers in
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Millions of men and women suffer needlessly from the cosmetic consequences of drooping upper eyelids. The heaviness that develops here is often associated with age. However, it is also possible for ptosis, or this drooping of the eyelid, to be present at birth. Sometimes, ptosis repair is performed to improve aesthetics. In some cases, this
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Cataracts are indicative of the natural thickening of the eye’s lenses that may occur with age. According to experts, as much as 70% of older individuals will develop this condition in one or both eyes. Cataracts cause cloudiness as the lenses lose their flexibility and transparency. This cloudiness, clearly, presents an obstacle to clear, crisp
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