Ptosis is a condition where the upper eyelid becomes paralyzed and droops. In some cases, the eyelid can sag so far that it blocks vision. In either case, most people don’t appreciate the aesthetic changes that ptosis brings. The condition is quite noticeable and can affect both children and adults. Severe ptosis in children can […]
There is a relationship between dry eye and cataracts, but it isn’t what you think it is. Cataracts do not cause dry eye, but temporary dry eye is a possible side effect from cataract surgery. For many people, when they have dry eye after cataract surgery, it’s because they had it before. It is a […]
Intraocular lenses are a vital component to successful cataract surgery. IOLs replace lenses and can provide almost indistinguishable eyesight to the patient. Often, the patient ends up with better vision than they’ve ever had! But the world of IOLs is vast and can be quite confusing if you’re only starting to look into them. Wondering […]
While we all experience dry eyes from time to time, how do you know when it’s dry eye? Chronic dry eye is usually the result of many different factors. Keep reading for 3 signs that you could have dry eye! Itchy Eyes Whenever your eyes aren’t receiving the moisture that they need, they become inflamed. […]
Eyelids that are saggy and droopy are not only unappealing, but they can impede your vision. The reason this happens is that the muscles that keep your eyelids tight weaken with age. This can happen to both the upper and lower lids as well as the brow. This results in bags under your eyes and […]
There is no way to prevent cataracts. If you live long enough, you will eventually get cataracts. There are ways to slow down their progress, but they must be removed. There is only one way to do that, which is with cataract removal surgery. Cataracts usually grow slowly and do not need removal when they […]
Battling dry eye is a team effort. There are plenty of ways to improve dry eye on your own, but consult an eye doctor to stop chronic symptoms. You can ask about dry eye treatment during a scheduled appointment at Pinke Eye Center in Shelton, CT. Dry eye is one of the most common and prevalent […]
Eye exams are often overlooked but they are part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Eye exams allow your doctor to look for any problems that you may have with your eyes. If there any problems, this lets them catch issues before they progress. You should be aiming to have an eye exam every one to two […]
Cataract removal surgery is a very unique procedure. You may think it involves removing the cataract, but there’s more to it! Thanks to our current technologies, cataract surgery involves removing the lens. When that lens has been removed, it’s replaced with an IOL, or intraocular lens. What is interesting about IOLs is they can make […]
Even with a common procedure like cataract surgery, there are many questions about it. Patients who need cataract surgery may not have a clue what the procedure entails. Thankfully, it’s an extremely safe surgery! It’s a very well understood surgery. It’s also no coincidence that it’s one of the most performed surgeries in the world. […]
