Benefits and how the eye works

Benefits and how the eye works

Thousands of people are turning to laser eye surgery to correct their vision and eliminate their dependency on glasses or contact lenses. Like all medical procedures, laser eye surgery provides benefits, but poses risks. Laser eye surgery is the most commonly...
Ptosis

Ptosis

Diagnosing Ptosis ·         For some people, all a doctor will need to do is perform a physical examination. The drooping is obvious in these cases, so no further diagnostic tests are necessary. However, if the doctor suspects that a medical condition may be the...
Eyelid cosmetic surgery (Blepharoplasty)

Eyelid cosmetic surgery (Blepharoplasty)

What causes droopy eyelids and how are they treated? Dermatochalasis Dermatochalasis is caused by excess skin which results in puffy, droopy eyelids. Blepharoplasty is the treatment for dermatochalasis and fatty prolapse. It involves removing excess skin, muscle, and...
Treatment of strabismus or strabismus in adults

Treatment of strabismus or strabismus in adults

Types of Strabismus (Deviation of the eye) If you’re just learning about strabismus, or an eye turn, you may be confused about exactly what it is. In fact, there are many variations of strabismus defined by a number of factors. Ultimately, the nature of the eye turn...