Opacities that seem to move over a person’s vision are often called eye floaters. Floaters coincide with changes in the back of the eye. The back of the eye is filled with a dense gel, called the vitreous. This gel breaks down over time and becomes more water-like. This is called syneresis. The gel can […]
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The hallmark symptom of ocular allergy is itching. Lots of other things can make your eye red, scratchy, watery, blurry, and crusty, but if it’s itching, that’s allergy! There are lots of different ways to treat eye allergies and understanding what causes your allergy helps you know what the best treatment for you might be.
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Over 36 years of doing cataract surgery, the most common question I’m asked is “will my cataract grow back?” Well, the quick answer is no, but understanding that takes more than just a quick answer. Many people tell me about a friend or relative who had cataract surgery and was told sometime later that the
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March is National Nutrition Month. Making better nutritional choices can lead to better eye health and better overall health. Foods rich in vitamins C and E, zinc, lutein, zeaxanthin, and omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA are good for eye health, according to the Age-Related Eye Diseases Study (AREDS) and other large research studies. Eye-healthy
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February is macular degeneration awareness month. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of decreased vision in the United States. As its name suggests, this disease is more common with increasing age, and it affects an area in the back part of the eye called the macula. The macula is the central
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Welcome to Part 3 of our Eye Anatomy blog series! In this post we are going to talk about the Retina and the Optic Nerve. The Retina: The retina is a very important part of sight that senses the light that comes into your eyes. It is made up of many cells, one of which
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Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve. The optic nerve is the nerve that carries signals from your eye to your brain and is therefore very important for sight. Damage to the nerve will initially decrease a person’s peripheral vision, causing tunnel vision. If the optic nerve sustains continual damage, the vision loss can
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Welcome to Part 2 of our Eye Anatomy blog series! In this post we are going to talk about the Lens and Vitreous. The Lens: The lens sits behind the colored part of your eye and helps focus light on the retina in the back of your eye. It can change shape to allow us
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My name is Dr. Naina Gupta and I am one of the newest members of the Ideal Eye Surgery team. Patient education is a very important aspect of what we do here at Ideal Eye Surgery. We believe that understanding the different parts of your eyes and how they contribute to your vision can empower
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The Ambassadors of Harmony present its 2016 holiday shows at the Touhill performing Arts Center on the University of Missouri – St. Louis campus. When: Friday, December 9th, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 11th at 10:00 p.m. Where: Click Here to Purchase Tickets
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