Dry Eye Workup Explained Several medical and environmental conditions can cause dry eyes. To successfully treat dry eyes and provide lasting relief, Dr. Pinkerton must pinpoint the specific cause. Although natural tears are often a patient’s first line of defense…
The most obvious changes to a woman's body during pregnancy happen south of the chin. But did you know that hormonal and physical changes during pregnancy can affect eye health and vision? These changes are generally temporary but in some cases persist until…
You may have critters living on your lashes and not know it. Or, you may have a condition called Blepharitis that makes your eyelashes more hospitable to those critters. Either way, wouldn’t you want to know? Insight Eyecare now offers…
Experiencing dry eyes is common. In most cases dry eye symptoms are temporary and remedy themselves quickly. However, for some people, dry eye becomes a chronic and extremely uncomfortable condition called Dry Eye Syndrome. Symptoms include red, irritated eyes; discomfort…
I’m no expert on makeup application, but I know what does NOT work — using a pin or toothpick to separate eyelashes clumped together with mascara. I have treated numerous patients who’ve sustained eye injuries this way, sometimes while driving!…
When I examine patients, brain function is one of the factors I assess because visual processing is ultimately a cognitive function. Like I always say: You see with your brain, not your eyes. Now you can be more aware of…
Earlier this month we talked about a pro hockey player’s serious eye injury and new uniform requirements going into effect this coming season as a result. Protective eyewear is important for athletes of all ages and skill levels, not just…
If a back-to-school eye exam reveals that your kid needs glasses, or vision problems and the need for glasses become apparent after school starts, there may be concerns about getting teased. Guest blogger Carol Kania Morency has reading recommendations for…
A recent five-year study conducted by the National Institutes of Health updates and clarifies the combination of vitamins that can slow the progression of macular degeneration in some patients, reinforcing the advantages of taking supplements. The first Age-Related Eye Disease…
What comes to mind when you think of an eye exam? Reading a series of letters off a chart? The Snellen chart is a simple way to measure visual acuity, or how clearly you see, and is often used in…