by Ideal Eye Surgery | Nov 19, 2024 | Dry Eyes, News
We’ve all heard the terms Bronze and Iron age to describe periods of time in history, well many scientists depict our era as the Plasticene from 1945 onwards. Worldwide distribution and abundance of microplastics have led to the ubiquitous presence in our environment,...
by Ideal Eye Surgery | May 7, 2024 | Dry Eyes, Eye Conditions
Article written by Dr. Jessica Weis, O.D. You develop a red eye that persists for a few days and call your eye doctor requesting an antibiotic for an infection, or “pink eye.” Depending on the doctor, they may say no, you must be seen first before anything is...
by Ideal Eye Surgery | Jun 21, 2023 | Dry Eyes, Eye Care, Eye Conditions
Dry eye disease, eye allergies, and pink eye are uncomfortable conditions that include many similar symptoms, such as burning, swelling, and redness. As a result, discerning between them is a monumental task. Diagnosis requires the skill of an experienced dry eye...
by Ideal Eye Surgery | May 17, 2022 | Cornea, Dry Eyes, Eye Care, Eye Conditions, Lens
Do you ever wonder if you’re taking care of and using your contact lenses correctly? Many people have been wearing contacts for years and still aren’t practicing proper care and hygiene, which can lead to infections, dry eyes, worsening allergies, and general...
by Ideal Eye Surgery | Aug 10, 2021 | Dry Eyes, Eye Conditions
One of the most common complaints we hear from patients is that their vision isn’t stably clear—it fluctuates. They can describe this in many ways. They may say, “My vision comes and goes”; “I have good days and bad days”; or “My glasses just don’t work right all of...
by Ideal Eye Surgery | Jul 12, 2021 | Dry Eyes, Eye Care
At your recent eye exam, your eye doctor may have voiced to you that you have signs of dry eye. And you may even feel the symptoms—irritation, burning, redness, discomfort, and even wateriness. Dry eye can often be managed with a simple routine. What do you do if your...
