I recently had a young 33-year-old male present at my practice with severe redness of both of his eyes. He was moaning and groaning and was complaining of severe pain. We decided to give him immediate attention. On examination it was evident that his eye lids were swollen. The insides of his eyes were burgundy […]

Glaucoma is best known as the sneak thief of sight. It is best defined as a group of eye diseases that gradually steal your sight without any warning. Usually, in the early stages of the disease, they are no symptoms. It is estimated that at least half of the people afflicted by this disease may […]

Glaucoma is best defined as a group of eye diseases that gradually steal your sight without any warning. Usually in the early stages of the disease, they are no symptoms. It is estimated that at least half of the people afflicted by this disease may not even know it. People with highest risk for glaucoma […]

What Should One Expect After Cataract Surgery? Following cataract surgery, patients can expect a quick return to good vision. Thanks to modern technology and advanced surgical techniques, cataract surgery is one of the most successful surgical procedures performed around the world. The statistics speak for themselves. Over 97% of patients claim a return to reliably […]

How are cataracts formed? A cataract is not readily visible because it is inside the eye. This clouding of the lens inside the eye is mostly diagnosed during a comprehensive eye examination. Several specialized instruments are used to determine the type, location and size of the cataract. Most of these instruments allow thorough inspection of […]

Dark circles under the eyes can be a very disturbing phenomenon. Ladies seem to pay more attention to them than men. This is because dark circles can make us look older. Understanding the causes of dark circles can help in finding the right cures: Lack of sleep-this is sometimes one of the main causes of […]

Chemical Injuries to the eye are quite common if you think about it. Almost any chemical can cause eye irritation. Most of these irritations are inconsequential. They come from the use of shampoos, perfume sprays, defense sprays and a lot of household liquids. There are some however that can be debilitating and cause serious ocular […]

“Tired eyes” is a condition which occurs more and more frequently in this modern day world. It is typified by a puffiness around the eyes and a heavy feeling in the head. Although lack of sleep is the major reason for tired eyes, there are other reasons which are being found to play more and […]

“Doctor, my eyes are always dry. I have used a lot of over the counter medications, but they don’t seem to work very well. Could you recommend a natural remedy to prevent this?” This is a question that we receive quite frequently. Before we rush to prescribe medication we must first determine the cause of […]

A stye otherwise called a hordeolum is a common problem of the eye that is usually caused by a bacterial infection in one of the small glands on the edges of the eyelids, sometimes they are found just under the eyelids. Children usually get styes from rubbing their eyes with dirty hands but adults also […]