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Do your eyes often feel gritty, dry and irritated? Do you find yourself constantly using eye drops just to get through the day? If so, you’re not alone – millions of people suffer from chronic dry eye disease. But thanks to an exciting new treatment called Optilight, there’s finally a solution that can provide lasting…

Have you ever felt that irritating, gritty sensation in your eyes after just a few hours of wearing your contact lenses? Does it seem like no matter what brand of contacts you try, your eyes just can’t tolerate them for very long? If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Roughly 50% of contact lens wearers…

Have you ever woken up to puffy, irritated eyes, complete with crusty eyelashes and red, swollen eyelids? Or maybe your eyes burn, itch, or water constantly, especially first thing in the morning. If this sounds familiar, you could be dealing with a common condition called blepharitis. What is Blepharitis? Blepharitis causes inflammation along the edges…

Have you ever experienced sudden flashes or “floaters” in your vision? These common symptoms could be caused by a horseshoe tear in your retina, the light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the eye that allows us to see. Horseshoe retinal tears are rare but serious retinal conditions that require prompt diagnosis and treatment.…

So you’ve been told you need cataract surgery. Maybe you’ve noticed your vision getting cloudier over time. Or your eye doctor saw some changes during a routine exam and recommended you see a specialist. Either way, you likely have a lot of questions about what comes next. I get it – the thought of someone…

So you finally decided to have cataract surgery to restore your vision. You were probably thrilled at the prospect of being able to see clearly again without those blurry, cloudy lenses getting in the way. The surgery likely went smoothly, and you were amazed at how quickly your visual world became bright and sharp again…

So you finally decided to get cataract surgery to restore your vision. You go through the procedure, and at first everything seems fine. But then a week later you notice your eyelid starts twitching nonstop! What gives? You’re not alone – eyelid twitching is a common side effect after cataract surgery. It can be annoying,…

If you’ve had cataract surgery, you’re likely thrilled with your new and improved vision! But like many patients, you may have noticed some pesky side effects like glare, halos, and vision difficulties at night. Don’t worry – these common issues tend to resolve within a few weeks. In the meantime, there are plenty of tricks…

So you finally took the plunge and had that cataract removed! Congrats, friend! Now you can see clearly again. But with surgery comes recovery. And during recovery, you may be wondering: when can I finally dye my hair again? Look, we get it. You’ve been rocking those greys since the surgery, but you miss your…

You probably think of cataracts as something that only affects the vision of older adults. But cataracts can actually develop at any age. Cataracts in young adults and children, known as early onset cataracts, are less common but still affect thousands each year. If you or your child starts experiencing vision changes, it could be…