It happens all the time, you wake up and notice your eye is red and you start to worry. There are many factors that can contribute to the redness. We get questions about eye redness a lot, and one of the most common is, “Why do I have a red ring around my iris?”...
Open your eyes, and it suddenly becomes clear just how important and spectacular the optic nerve is. The optic nerve in your eye carries visual information from more than one million ganglion cells found in the retina to your brain. This single optic nerve is...
An estimated 4.88 million Americans ages 50 and older suffer from dry eye syndrome. Of these, more three million are women and 1.68 million are men. Dry eye is a condition in which your eyes cannot produce enough tears or produce poor quality tears....
The Dean McGee Eye Institute (DMEI) boasts state-of-the-art surgical lasers, plus a team of professionals focused solely on eye surgery. Laser Iridotomy surgery, a common procedure used to help relieve eye pressure caused by glaucoma, is one of the many cutting-edge...
Cataracts are the result of the natural clouding and hardening of the eye lens and affect more than 24.4 million Americans ages 40 and older. By age 75, approximately half of all Americans have cataracts. The team at the Dean McGee Eye Institute (DMEI) performs...
You may not realize it, but if you have ever had an eye exam, you likely are already familiar with the Snellen Chart. It is the eye chart used in nearly every eye doctor’s office. Typically, a giant letter E sits proudly on top, with a number of rows of letters...
Are you often asked if you’re tired because of how your eyelids look, even though you feel well-rested? Over time, the tone and shape of your eyelids can change. Whether a result of aging, genetics, or sun exposure, any or all of these factors can cause your upper...
Amblyopia, also known as “lazy eye,” is a common eye condition among children and even some adults. With this condition being so common, our patients typically have questions regarding lazy eye, especially in young children, so we have gathered some of your frequently...
Summer is in full swing, and so are your summertime activities. Whether you’re hanging out in the backyard pool or spending quality time outdoors with family, it’s important to remember your eye safety — no matter how much fun you are having. From proper eye...
Think you are too young to develop cataracts? Think again. What might surprise you is cataracts do not exclusively afflict those over 40, although older adults do make up the highest number of cases, and the condition is typically a result of age-related changes in...
Most people are aware that we should take extra care of our joints, bones, and heart as we age. However, our eyes are also affected by aging. More than 12 million adults over the age of 40 suffer from vision impairment in the United States, and age-related vision...
As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads across the United States, so too have seasonal allergies, leaving many people feeling anxious about their symptoms. Headaches, stuffy nose, and sore throat are all common symptoms associated with both the coronavirus and allergies. So, how can you tell if your symptoms are a sign of COVID-19 or allergies? How to Tell If It’s Allergies or COVID-19One key difference between coronavirus and seasonal allergies is a fever. Seasonal allergies are not associat…