Eye irritation and pain are two very common symptoms experienced by millions of patients globally. While most patients are dealing with common eye conditions, such as dry eye, it’s vital that you never self-diagnose or self-treat unless you are 100% sure you know what you are dealing with. This is because you could be dealing… Read More »

After laser eye surgery, a patient can experience mild to moderate pain. As long as the pain is tolerable, it is a normal part of the recovery process.  However, there are a few steps people can take to manage their pain after photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) surgery. These steps can also help them heal faster.  According… Read More »

Often, people experience burning eyes after Laser-Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) surgery. The reasons for this burning sensation depend on many factors, the main one being that during the procedure, the cornea is cut, and it needs time to heal. Patients often have concerns about how long they should expect to experience this discomfort. While there is… Read More »

The human eye is a sensitive and complex organ that requires precise care to maintain healthy vision. However, as you age, you may begin to notice that your vision simply isn’t what it used to be. This can be the result of many different conditions, one of them being cataracts. The prevalence of this condition… Read More »

Many things can cause the eyes to look like they have wrinkles, from ageing to dryness and even lack of sleep – the list goes on. However, for some people, the skin around their eyeballs starts to sag or droop downward due to a condition called conjunctivochalasis.  The first step to diagnosing this condition is… Read More »

When the front part of the eye is not evenly rounded, a person has astigmatism. Astigmatisms prevent the eye from refracting light correctly, resulting in blurry vision and a distorted image.  At least one-third of the population has some form of astigmatism. An astigmatism will be low to severe, depending on how negatively vision is… Read More »

Dry eyes are a common yet frustrating issue for approximately 6.7% of U.S. adults. This condition can make it difficult to sleep at night and hard to open your eyes when you wake up in the morning. What causes dry eyes? There are several reasons why someone may experience this problem. It is essential to… Read More »

If you’ve never had to wear glasses before, you may have trouble finding where they should fit on your nose. You may also find that your glasses’ nose pads hurt the bridge of your nose, especially after wearing them for long hours at a time. While these may be rather inconvenient, there are ways to… Read More »