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It's pretty common for eye doctors to have older patients come in asking if the white part of their eye, the sclera, has a growth or is turning a gray color.
Usually, the culprit is senile scleral plaque, which is commonly seen in people over the...
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After cataract surgery, there are two main issues we try to control: preventing infection and controlling inflammation. Traditionally, we prescribed antibiotic eye drops to prevent infection, as well as steroid eye drops to control...
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Oftentimes, contact lens wearers will skimp on their lens care because some of the solutions are costly and it seems like a good way to save some hard-earned cash. But this is not a good idea.
Cutting corners can result in infections or...
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Sunglasses are more than just a fashion statement - they’re important protection from the hazards of UV light.
If you wear sunglasses mostly for fashion that’s great--just make sure the lenses block UVA and UVB rays.
And if you don’t wear...
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The eye holds a unique place in medicine. Your eye doctor can see almost every part of your eye from an exterior view. Other than your skin, almost every other part of your body cannot be fully examined without either entering the body (with a...
