One of the most common reasons that patients come into my office for an urgent appointment is gray or black spots in their vision. These spots are called floaters and they can range from small black spots that look like pepper flakes or gnats to larger opacities that may resemble a mosquito or a spider […]
Amniotic Membrane Grafts The amniotic membrane is a unique tissue that has innate properties which makes it ideal to assist in wound healing. Innovative technology has made it possible for it to be used in the treatment of many eye diseases that affect the ocular surface. These diseases include severe dry eyes, cornea infections and […]
Wide Field Imaging Another technology that is changing the way that eye exams are performed is ultra wide field imaging. Typically, one of the patients least favorite parts of the traditional eye exam is the dilation. The bright lights are uncomfortable and it causes the vision to be blurred for several hours. However, it is […]
Contact Lenses Contact lenses are worn by over 30 million Americans. They are so common that many patients don’t realize that contact lenses are medical devices that have the potential to cause serious ocular infections if not used properly. Some studies have shown that more than 85% of contact lens wearers are non-compliant with how […]
Eye allergies are one of the most common reason that people visit the eye doctor. Studies estimate that ocular allergies affect 15 to 40% of the population. The characteristic symptoms include itchy, red, watery and swollen eyes. Upper respiratory symptoms such as a runny nose, sneezing and coughing may accompany the ocular symptoms. The two […]