Why Are My Eyes Always Watering?
Tears are an important component of your eye health. When the eyes don’t produce enough tears, or when the tears they do make aren’t of acceptable quality, the resulting …
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4 Tips to Prepare for Cataract Surgery
Cataracts, a clouding of the lens in your eye, can rob you of clear vision. Fortunately, there’s a quick and easy surgical procedure that can correct the problem. At …
Which Type of IOL Is Right for Me?
Cataracts aren’t an inevitable part of getting older, but a lifetime of protein buildup on your eye’s lens commonly leads to clouding and loss of sight. Fortunately, cataract surgery …
Are Red Eyes Really That Serious?
“Red eyes” is an umbrella term to describe eyes that are bloodshot for any reason. The redness comes from swelling of blood vessels near the eye’s surface. What’s more …
A Step-by-Step Guide to Pterygium Surgery
A pterygium is a fleshy, wedge-shaped growth that forms on the front membrane (conjunctiva) of the eye. It’s often called “surfer’s eye” because it’s particularly common in that population. …
What to Expect from Your First Diabetic Eye Exam
Diabetes, a disease that produces high blood sugar levels, is a widespread problem. In 2018, it affected some 34.2 million Americans — roughly 10.5% of the population. About 90-95% …
3 Myths About Cataract Surgery Debunked
Cataracts, a clouding of the eye’s lens, can rob a person of their clear vision. Fortunately, a quick surgical procedure can correct the problem. At Omphroy Eye Care, board-certified …
Effective Treatments for Dry Eye
When your eyes don’t have enough tears to keep them moist and healthy, dry eye is the resulting condition. Acute attacks of dry eye are more common when you’re …
When Are Floaters a Medical Problem?
By the time they reach 80, about a third of adults experience floaters — black spots, squiggly lines, or other dark shapes that move through your visual field. No …
How to Prevent Diabetes-Related Eye Complications
Diabetes, a disease that produces high blood sugar levels, affects more than 37.3 million Americans — 11.3% of the population. Though there are several forms, some 90-95% of cases in adults …
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