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 | Feb 2, 2024 | Cornea, Eye Care, Eye Conditions, News
You’ve heard about it on the news. You’ve heard about it from the politicians. Maybe you even heard about it from your relatives over the holidays. But now it’s time you heard the hard truth about the Southern Border from the real expert: your neighborhood eye doctor....
by Ideal Eye Surgery | Oct 26, 2023 | Eye Care, Eye Conditions, Eye Disease
Your doctor just put you on Ozempic (generic name: semaglutide) to better control your diabetes, so that should mean it will help your eyes too, right? It’s a complicated answer. As more and more people are trying Ozempic for the first time and seeing great results...
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 10, 2023 | Eye Care, Eye Conditions
Dealing with Eyelid Puffiness It’s a simple fact of life: As you age, things stretch out. I hate it, and I know you do, too. You could hide those puffy eyelids behind your glasses, but now everyone seems to be getting rid of glasses when getting cataract and...
by Ideal Eye Surgery | Feb 3, 2023 | Cornea, Eye Care, Eye Conditions, Glaucoma
What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a disease of the eyes that, if untreated, can lead to permanent loss of vision. In fact, it is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. Glaucoma is, unfortunately, relatively common as well affecting an expected 3 million...
