Eye Care Blog
SYSTANE® PRO Preservative-Free – New Over-the-Counter Dry Eye Drop On the Market
Dry eye can make everyday activities uncomfortable. Whether you spend hours looking at screens, wear contact lenses, or deal with dry indoor air, irritated eyes can affect your focus and quality of life. Many people describe dry eye symptoms as burning, stinging,...
A New Eye Health Concern Linked to Seafood Exposure
Until recently, a virus called covert mortality nodavirus, or CMNV, was mostly a problem for shrimp farmers. It was first found in fish farms in China in 2014. The virus caused shrimp to die without clear warning signs. Many would sink to the bottom of ponds, so...
Eye Drop Recall Highlights Critical Need for Sterility in Ophthalmic Products
A recent nationwide recall of lubricating eye drops is a reminder of how critical product safety is in eye care—and how lapses in manufacturing can directly affect patient health. In March 2026, California-based manufacturer K.C. Pharmaceuticals voluntarily recalled...
Myasthenia Gravis and the Eyes
Ocular myasthenia gravis is a form of myasthenia gravis that affects the muscles around the eyes. It is an autoimmune condition, meaning the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues. In this disease, the problem occurs where nerves connect to muscles. The signal...
Importance of Good Nutrition with Macular Degeneration
Nutrition plays a critical role in the prevention and management of chronic diseases, including dry age-related macular degeneration (dry AMD), a leading cause of vision loss among older adults. Dry AMD is a progressive eye condition characterized by the deterioration...
Ocular Ischemic Syndrome (OIS): When the Eye Does Not Get Enough Blood
Our eyes need a steady supply of blood to work well. Blood brings oxygen and nutrients to the eye, just like it does for the heart and brain. When the blood flow to the eye becomes very low, a serious condition called Ocular Ischemic Syndrome (OIS) can develop. OIS...
Understanding the MEPS Eye Exam: What Military Recruits Should Know
If you are joining the military, one important step in the process is your medical screening at MEPS. MEPS stands for Military Entrance Processing Station. This is where applicants are evaluated to confirm they meet medical standards for service, and vision testing is...
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH): What Patients Need to Know
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension, often called IIH, is a condition in which the pressure inside the skull is higher than normal. In the past, it was commonly known as pseudotumor cerebri, which means “false brain tumor.” That older name was used because the...