By Steven A. Nielsen Cold winter air means air low in humidity content. If you are experiencing symptoms like irritated, scratchy, burning eyes, excess watering or have the feeling that something is in the eye, you could be suffering from dry eye. And while environmental factors (wind, high altitude, dry air) can cause temporary dry [...]
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How can I get rid of my glasses? Part 2
Posted on 30 March 2012.
By Dr. Jean Keamy Another refractive surgical procedure, PRK or photorefractive keratectomy, has over 20 years of history. PRK, like LASIK, uses the excimer laser to reshape the cornea. The difference between the two procedures is how the second layer of the cornea is exposed. With PRK, a brush or blade scrapes off the epithelium, [...]
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How can I get rid of my glasses? Part 1
Posted on 24 February 2012.
By Dr. Jean Keamy As a refractive surgeon, many people come to me to find out how they can be glasses-free. Refractive surgery, a subspecialty of ophthalmology, includes procedures that correct for myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism and presbyopia. Myopia or nearsighted means that distance vision is poor. Hyperopia or farsighted means that near and intermediate vision [...]
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Glaucoma is a pressure situation
Posted on 26 October 2011.
By Dr. Jean E Keamy In light of the fact that the eye lens and cornea have no blood supply, they must rely on the aqueous humor (the watery substance that fills the space between the lens and cornea) for nutrients and waste removal. Normally, the amount of aqueous humor produced in the eye remains [...]
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Diabetic retinopathy screening critica
Posted on 30 September 2011.
By Dr. Jean E Keamy Diabetes can cause many problems in the eyes. It is a leading cause of vision problems in the United States and can cause fluctuation in vision if blood sugars are not controlled. Diabetes can lead to the early development of cataracts. Often diabetes can cause asymptomatic retinopathy. It also can [...]
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Itchy Eyes: It’s important to distinguish the cause
Posted on 01 September 2011.
By Dr. Jean E. Keamy Once April flowers begin to bloom, many patients complain of itchy eyes. For some the symptoms last until the leaves fall off the trees. For others, their eyes itch with the bloom of certain trees, flowers or mold. Seasonal allergies are the number one reason eyes itch. Many complain of [...]
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