We’ve all heard the terms Bronze and Iron age to describe periods of time in history, well many scientists depict our era as the Plasticene from 1945 onwards. Worldwide distribution and abundance of microplastics have led to the ubiquitous presence in our environment, including our body. The health concern from these microplastics is both the […]
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Article written by Dr. Jessica Weis, O.D. You develop a red eye that persists for a few days and call your eye doctor requesting an antibiotic for an infection, or “pink eye.” Depending on the doctor, they may say no, you must be seen first before anything is prescribed. Why can’t they just send the
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Dry eye disease, eye allergies, and pink eye are uncomfortable conditions that include many similar symptoms, such as burning, swelling, and redness. As a result, discerning between them is a monumental task. Diagnosis requires the skill of an experienced dry eye specialist, who can identify the root cause and treat it accordingly. Symptoms Eye Allergy
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Do you ever wonder if you’re taking care of and using your contact lenses correctly? Many people have been wearing contacts for years and still aren’t practicing proper care and hygiene, which can lead to infections, dry eyes, worsening allergies, and general discomfort. Most of us know the big rule of not sleeping in contacts,
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One of the most common complaints we hear from patients is that their vision isn’t stably clear—it fluctuates. They can describe this in many ways. They may say, “My vision comes and goes”; “I have good days and bad days”; or “My glasses just don’t work right all of the time”. Their vision may fluctuate
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At your recent eye exam, your eye doctor may have voiced to you that you have signs of dry eye. And you may even feel the symptoms—irritation, burning, redness, discomfort, and even wateriness. Dry eye can often be managed with a simple routine. What do you do if your eyes feel dry? Moisten-your-eyes of course!
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With all of the different information we see and hear about the need for everyone to wear face masks in the past year to prevent the spread of COVID-19, there are also some things to know about how this affects your eyes. It turns out that we have seen a corresponding increase in eye problems
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The majority of us have been spending much more time these past few months staring at phones, tablets, laptops and gaming consoles. The increased usage of electronic devices has undoubtedly burdened meibomian gland function and has led to an increase in gland obstruction due to incomplete blinking. Without the lid margins consistently touching each other
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Over the last week, I’ve had many requests for information about the negative impact of blue light exposure. The questions have come from worried parents as children are facing online learning, seniors who have filled free time with reading on a tablet, and many working and entertaining from home. Let’s break it down. What is
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Functional medicine is a partnership between patient and doctor, paving a path to wellness by understanding the root cause of disease. Dry eye is a complicated, multi-factorial condition that can dramatically affect quality of life. Bringing a functional medicine approach to dry eye makes perfect sense. Each dry eye patient is unique and requires an
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