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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You’ve heard about it on the news. You’ve heard about it from the politicians. Maybe you even heard about it from your relatives over the holidays. But now it’s time you heard the hard truth about the Southern Border from the real expert: your neighborhood eye doctor. It’s true. Having a safe and secure border
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Your doctor just put you on Ozempic (generic name: semaglutide) to better control your diabetes, so that should mean it will help your eyes too, right? It’s a complicated answer. As more and more people are trying Ozempic for the first time and seeing great results with reduction in blood sugar, A1C, and weight, eye
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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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Dealing with Eyelid Puffiness It’s a simple fact of life: As you age, things stretch out. I hate it, and I know you do, too. You could hide those puffy eyelids behind your glasses, but now everyone seems to be getting rid of glasses when getting cataract and lens implant surgery. So now everyone can
What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a disease of the eyes that, if untreated, can lead to permanent loss of vision. In fact, it is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. Glaucoma is, unfortunately, relatively common as well affecting an expected 3 million Americans. The disease occurs as a result of damage to an area
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As we rapidly approach the holiday season, families begin arranging travel plans. However, if you have upcoming eye surgery or suffer from an eye condition, it may not be in your best interest to fly. The American Academy of Ophthalmology often receives questions regarding air travel and eye surgeries or conditions. Every patient’s situation differs,
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A simulation of an “aura.” It may even grow to cover half of one side of your vision in both eyes The first time you experienced an “aura,” or the sparkling, colorful, moving zig zags in your vision, I bet you were frightened. Auras are the crazy visuals you notice before the headache part of
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With baseball season in full swing, from local little leagues, to the St. Louis Cardinals battling for first place, at Ideal Eye Surgery Centers we thought it would be a great time to discuss the visual aspects of baseball. If you listen to an interview with Albert Pujols or Paul Goldschmidt when they’re on a
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June is Cataract Awareness Month and the whole month is devoted to this condition because of its extreme prevalence and significance. Here are some basic facts about cataracts that may surprise you: Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness worldwide 25 million Americans have cataracts right now Cataract Surgery is the most common surgery performed
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