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What Is Mucus Fishing Syndrome?

The tears that coat the surface of your eyes have both a liquid and a mucous layer to them. It is normal to have a small amount of mucus in your tear film. But that mucus can significantly increase when the eye gets irritated.
Some of the most...
Why Those Cheap Halloween Costume Lenses Aren't Worth the Cost

Fall brings a lot of fun, with Halloween bringing loads of it.
But did you know that some Halloween practices could harm your vision? Take Halloween contacts, for instance. They vary widely, with everything from monster eyes to goblin eyes to...
Read more: Why Those Cheap Halloween Costume Lenses Aren't Worth the Cost
Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery

For over 40 years the standard surgical treatment for glaucoma was a procedure called a trabeculectomy.
In a trabeculectomy, the ophthalmic surgeon would make a hole in the wall of eye to allow fluid from the inside of the eye to flow out of...
My Eyes Feel Like the Sahara!

Itching, burning, watering, red, irritated, tired eyes... what is a person to do? The symptoms aforementioned are classic sign of Dry Eye Syndrome (DES), which affects millions of adults and children. With increased screen time in all age groups,...
My Eyeballs Can Get Wrinkles, Too?

A wrinkle on the retina -- which is also known as an epiretinal membrane (ERM) or a macular pucker -- is a thin, translucent tissue that develops on the surface of the retina.
The retina is the inner layer that lines the inside of the back of...
Can't Learn to Live with Those Eye Floaters?

Do you have floaters in your vision?
Floaters are caused by thick areas in the gel-like fluid that fills the back cavity of your eye, called the vitreous.
Many people, especially highly near-sighted people, often see some degree of floaters...
Geriatric Eyes

Have you ever wondered what happens to the visual system as we age? What does the term "second sight" mean? What is presbyopia? What are the eyes more susceptible to as the aging process occurs? What can be done to prevent certain aging factors...
Vision Problems Following Concussion

The Centers for Disease Control estimates that more than 2.8 million people in the United States suffer a concussion -- or traumatic brain injury (TBI) -- every year, and vision can be affected.
The rate of childhood TBI visits to the...
Your Child's Eyes & ADHD

Did you know that having one's eyes tested can reveal symptoms of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)? ADHD is a set of symptoms that include trouble with focus, overactivity, and behavioral control. It is estimated that one in five...
Sports and Vision Correction

There are many options available to adults and children when it comes to wearing corrective lenses (glasses and contacts) when engaged in physical activities.
Here is a look at the different modalities and the pros and cons of...
Is an Eye Exam on Your Back-to-School Checklist?

Is making an appointment for a comprehensive eye exam for your children on your back-to-school checklist? It needs to be.
No amount of new clothes, backpacks, or supplies will allow your child to reach their potential in school if they have an...
What Is Refraction & Why Doesn't My Health Insurance Cover It?

A refraction is a test done by your eye doctor to determine if glasses will make you see better.
The charges for a refraction are covered by some insurances but not by all.
For example, Medicare does not cover refractions because they...
Read more: What Is Refraction & Why Doesn't My Health Insurance Cover It?
13 More Eye Related Jokes to Brighten Your Day

Ready or not...here are 13 more jokes to make you groan!
1. Patient: "What’s that floater doing in my eye, doctor?" Doctor: “The sidestroke.”
2. Doctor: “Have your eyes ever been checked before?” Patient: “No, they’ve always been...
How to Ruin a Fun Day in the Water in One Easy Step

It's the summer and one of the most common questions eye doctors are asked is, “Is it safe to swim in my contact lenses?”
The answer we give is “NO!"
Do millions of people swim with their contact lenses? The answer is “Yes, they do, but it...
Read more: How to Ruin a Fun Day in the Water in One Easy Step
Eye Problems Associated with Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is an infection that is caused by a spirochete (a type of microorganism) called Borrelia burgdorferi. It is transmitted to humans by the bite of a deer tick.
The disease has a strong geographical incidence, being highly...
If You've Had LASIK, Get Your Eye Records NOW!

No this is not a late-night personal injury lawyer infomercial.
This is a recommendation that you have your LASIK records available, for your own good, later in life.
There are 2 million cataract surgeries done yearly in the U.S. and the...
Things That Make Your Eye Twitch

Have you ever felt a twitching sensation in your eye? Were you sure everyone was looking at you because of it? Worried that it was the beginning of a big problem?
Relax, it’s not likely to be a big deal. Most of the time it is not even visible...
10 Eye Related Jokes to Brighten Your Day

Need a chuckle or a groan? Here you go...
1. Did you hear about the guy who just found out he was color blind? It hit him right out of the purple!
2. What happened to the lab tech when he fell into the grinder? He made a spectacle of...
What Sunglasses Can Do for You

The sun does some amazing things. It plays a role in big helping our bodies to naturally produce Vitamin D. In fact, many people who work indoors are directed to take Vitamin D supplements because of lack of exposure to the sunshine.
But...
Do I Really Need Cataract Surgery?

Cataracts are part of the natural aging process. Everyone gets them to one degree or another if they live long enough. Cataracts, as they progress, create increasing difficulty with the normal activities of living. The symptoms vary from one...
Contact Lens Hygiene 101

Hygiene is critical to wearing your contact lenses safely.
Contact lenses can significantly improve your vision, but it’s essential to care for them properly to avoid potentially serious infections or other problems.
These recommendations...