Here is a heads up to all dry eye patients who want to visit, or are considering moving to, Calgary, Canada. The city of Calgary is considered the “Dry Eye Capital of the World.” I have heard of Las Vegas being the “Dry Eye Capital of the United States”, but as a dry eye expert, […]
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This week a couple of patients came through that have suffered severe damage to one of their eyes and asked about a transplant. Can we transplant an entire eye? The answer is no. It has been tried with 100% failure. The biggest obstacle is getting the nerve tissue to start functioning again. The large nerve […]
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In the health section of last week’s newspaper there were two reports, one from the popular Dr Disease. The other reviewed the simple task of blinking. Japanese researchers have found that our brain actually takes a brief break during a blink. In previous blogs, I have discussed the need to blink to keep your eyes […]
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Since 2002 BOTOX® has been popular as an aesthetic treatment for reducing wrinkles, but did you know the FDA first approved it twelve years before that as a treatment for uncontrollable blinking, also known as blepharospasm? More recently in 2010, the FDA approved BOTOX for people who suffer from chronic migraines. How can BOTOX be […]
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FALSE – Reading in low light can cause extra strain on your eyes and you may not be able to see as well, especially if you have a cataract or macular degeneration, but it won’t cause long term damage.
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TRUE – Most people think of seatbelts and airbags when thinking of car safety, but a recent study in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology revealed that almost 53% of skin cancers occur on the left side, also known as “driver’s side” of the body. This may be related to the increased exposure […]
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TRUE – Need another reason to quit smoking? Smoking has long been known to cause heart disease and lung cancer; however many people don’t realize that smoking can lead to loss of your precious vision. Studies show smoking increases the risk of Cataracts, Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy and Dry Eye Disease. Doesn’t it make you […]
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Google Unveils Smart Contact Lens Project to Monitor Glucose Google begins developing a Smart Contact lens to monitor changes in the eye for Glucose. The technology may bring many other medical breakthroughs for better healthcare. http://bloom.bg/1dBubX8
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Like other muscle groups, the more you use your eyelid muscles the stronger they are, and the better they will protect your eyes. I recommend to my patients that they do “boot camp” eyelid exercises. All you have to do is squeeze your eyes shut so that you do not see any light and hold […]
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If you inadvertently put the wrong liquid into your eyes, immediately rinse with lots of plain water or saline solution. This is one of those times where the old eye cups would be useful. When you are done rinsing, use a thicker artificial tear solution, such as a gel, to re-lubricate your eyes. If you […]
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