Diabetic Retinopathy Review By Dr. Dimple Modi What is diabetic retinopathy? In diabetic retinopathy, the blood vessels of the retina become abnormal, which may cause problems with eyesight. Normally the blood vessels in the retina do not leak. In diabetic retinopathy, the retinal blood vessels develop tiny leaks. Another problem with the retinal [...]
What is a LipiFlow? By Dr. Bennett-Sims Did you know 86% of people with dry eyes have Meibomian Gland Disease or MGD? Meibomian gland disease is not dependent on age but rather inflammation which can occur at any age. Meibomian glands are oil glands found in the eyelids along the inside of your eyelashes. [...]
Clogged Oil Glands Cause 86% of Dry Eye Disease Did you know clogged oil glands along your eyelashes are responsible for 86% of dry eye disease? Poor eyelid hygiene, bad nutrition, and activities that decrease your blink rate result in clogged meibomian glands. The technology era has contributed to the increase in dry eye [...]
What Is Blepharitis? Blepharitis is a chronic inflammation of the eyelids caused by an overgrowth of the normal bacteria that lives along the lid and the base of the eyelashes. Anyone can get blepharitis at any age but risk increases with age since as we get older we make fewer natural antibodies in our [...]
Did You Know That Our Tears Are Made Up Of Many Components? So what are tears made of? Our tears are made up of three components: lipid (oil), water and mucus. Each of these layers serves their own purpose. The oily layer is the outside of the tear film. It smooths the tear surface [...]
By: Dr. Melanie Bennett-Sims Why do my eyes burn or get blurry on the computer? This is a very common concern for many of the patients that I see. Did you know that your blink rate naturally decreases during reading, computer work, and driving? Therefore, the quality of your tears between blinks [...]
Low humidity outdoors and heat indoors can increase dry eye symptoms. We’ve included some tips to help reduce dryness and soothe your eyes. Drink plenty of water, at least eight 8 oz. glasses a day. Decrease your caffeine intake. Use preservative-free artificial tears. Eliminate the use of both ceiling and floor fans. Point car [...]
Complaints of dry, burning, gritty eyes are commonly heard in ophthalmologists’ offices. Dry eyes occur more with age, in females and during the winter season (low humidity and the drying effects of forced air heating). For those with certain systemic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus erythematosis and those using certain medications such [...]
