Ectropion: Overview
This article will tell you how ectropion can develop, and indicates common symptoms. A healthy eyelid hugs the surface of the eye, protecting it and keeping it moist. If the eyelid turns outward, it leaves sensitive areas of the eye exposed. This is often due to a condition called Ectropion, which can result in a…
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How To Treat A Stye
Do you think you may be experiencing a stye in your eye? If so, please read the information below to learn more about stye treatment. Many styes heal within a few days on their own. This process can be accelerated by applying warm compresses to the affected area. A clean washcloth should be run under…
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Beta-Carotene and Carrots
True or False: Carrots are good for your eyes? The answer is TRUE! Not only are carrots delicious, they also contain beta-carotene, a compound that the body converts into vitamin A, which is key for healthy eyesight and skin. Beta-carotene also gives carrots their orange color. Fun fact: Flamingos are pink because their diets are…
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Don’t Buy Cheaters! Get Readers from Us
We’ve all seen them at our corner drugstore – displays of reading glasses in varying strengths. You may have even thought to yourself, “I have been struggling to read lately – Maybe these will do the trick.” While these glasses may seem like a convenient solution to your vision problems, you may want to think…
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Nutritional Supplements & Blue Filtering Lenses
The macula is a spot of yellow pigment near the center of the retina. The yellow pigment serves as a filter absorbing blue and ultraviolet light that is harmful to the retina. Preserving the pigment density of the macula is important for maintaining healthy vision. As we age the pigment can decrease allowing dangerous light…
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What Is Pinguecula?
A pinguecula (pin-GWEK-yoo-lah) is a yellowish, slightly raised thickening of the conjunctiva on the white part of the eye (sclera), close to the edge of the cornea. Pingueculae are non-cancerous bumps on the eyeball and typically occur on top of the middle part of the sclera — the part that’s between your eyelids and therefore…
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Sjogren’s Syndrome
What is Sjogren’s Syndrome? Sjogren’s syndrome is an autoimmune disorder. Your immune system mistakes the moisture-secreting glands in your eyes and mouth as harmful to your body. In order to neutralize the threat, your white blood cells begin attacking these glands. The result is a decrease in the production of tears and saliva. View Video…
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Cataract Surgery: Traditional Vs Laser
Cataract surgery is one of the safest and most commonly performed operations in medicine. Now, a new form of the procedure is available that adds laser precision to the operation. This advanced method significantly improves the precision of several key steps performed during cataract surgery. By combining computer-controlled laser technology with advanced 3D imaging, laser…
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Winter Sun Protection
Beware Of The Glare! Do you protect your eyes from the sun during the winter season? Overcast and snowy conditions still call for protective eyewear. UV reflection during the winter can be extremely harmful to your eyes. Remember to wear sunglasses in all seasons! View Video To learn more, please call Regional Eye Optical at…
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Dry Eye: Treatment – Artificial Tears
Learn More About How To Treat Dry Eye With Artificial Tears Dry Eye has traditionally been treated with over-the-counter artificial tears. Artificial tears are used to help supply additional fluids, minerals, and lubricating materials that are found in normal tears. When used properly, Artificial Tears are a safe, accessible, and effective treatment for dry eye….
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