Eye Care Blog
Stress and the Eyes
Stress is an inevitable part of life; however, it is important that you manage it. Stress can cause an increase in cortisol and adrenaline, which can affect your eyes. Stress can cause interruptions to your sleep schedule and disruptions to your digestion. All of this...
Marijuana and Eye Pressure
Marijuana and Eye PressureIf you were hoping that CBD, or cannabidiol, would offer a natural glaucoma remedy, the latest research is not encouraging. A study suggests that CBD doesn't lower eye pressure, it raises it. That’s bad because high eye pressure is the...
The Levels of Visual Impairment
Not all vision problems can be corrected by wearing glasses or contacts. When vision is so poor that corrective lenses aren’t enough, we call it visual impairment. It’s important for everyone to be aware of the vision problems that fall into this umbrella, because...
Orbital Fat Prolapse
Subconjunctival orbital fat prolapse is a rarely reported, benign condition. Most patients present for evaluation due to cosmetic concerns or to rule out potential for malignancy. Orbital fat occupies the space surrounding the eye muscles and the eye—as a protective...
More fatalities linked to recalled contaminated eye drops
More people have died in connection with EzriCare Artificial Tears and Delsam Pharma Artificial tears recall. The eye drops were recalled earlier this year because of contamination with a deadly bacterial strain. Multiple eye products have been recalled since the...
Swimming in Contact Lenses
Is it safe to wear contact lenses while swimming in a pool, lake or ocean? The simple answer is: No. Wearing contact lenses while submerged in water is not recommended. Bacteria and microbes thrive in water, which can be found in swimming pools, oceans, lakes, and...
Transient Ischemic Attack (Mini-Stroke)
What are transient ischemic attacks (TIA’s) and transient monocular vision loss (TMVL)? Blood delivers oxygen to all parts of the body. Various tissues are able to function without blood for variable amounts of time. The brain and retina stop working almost...
What is crocodile tears syndrome?
Crocodile tears syndrome (also called gustatory lacrimation) is when one eye waters a lot when you eat or drink. It usually occurs every time you have a meal. There are many other reasons why someone would have a watery eye and sometimes it can be a combination of...