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Do your eyes itch? Do you suffer from burning, chronic redness or a crudiness in your eyes. You may be one of 10 million who suffer from some form of Dry Eye Syndrome. Our tears are made up of three important layers. When too few tears are produced the tear film can break down causing dry spots to develop. As a result, the condition known as Dry Eye Syndrome occurs. Dry Eye cannot be cured but your Eye Care Professional can prescribe treatment to help alleviate the symptoms so that your eyes stay healthy and your vision unaffected. Dry Eye is commonly caused by the natural aging process. Dry Eye can also be caused by looking at a computer monitor too long. Environmental factors like, sun, wind, dust, and smoke are other causes of your Dry Eye. Medications like antihistamines, diuretics, tranquilizers and sleeping pills can also lead to Dry Eye. For most people, the use of an artificial tear substitute is the most common method for treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. Dry eye is a chronic condition that results from an insufficient amount of tears or excessive evaporation of the tear film. Dry Eye affects millions of people worldwide and is one of the most common reasons a patient will visit their Eye Doctor. Dry Eye is usually associated with dryness, scratchiness or burning of the eye. Some people experience a foreign body sensation, a feeling that something is in the eye. The condition can also produce watery eyes, because dryness can stimulate excess tearing as a reflex. In its early stages dry eye causes mild discomfort but it may become very uncomfortable as the condition progresses. One of the keys to improving this condition and avoiding damage to the eye is to recognize the symptoms of Dry Eye early and seek treatment for it. Without treatment, chronic Dry Eye can lead to eye infections, scarring and possibly impaired vision. Risk Factors Cause Testing Treatment Overview Click Here for more information on Dry Eye Treatment Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)Blepharoplasty can rejuvenate puffy, sagging or tired-looking eyes by removing excess fat, skin and muscle from the upper and lower eyelids. It may be performed for cosmetic reasons or to improve sight by lifting droopy eyelids out of the patient's field of vision. The procedure is usually performed in an office with local anesthesia in as little as 45 minutes. Blepharoplasty can be combined with a facelift or BOTOX® treatments to raise the eyebrows or reduce the appearance of wrinkles, crow's feet or dark circles under the eyes. Click Here for more information on Eyelid Surgery Diabetic Evaluation & Care
Patients with diabetes are at an increased risk of developing eye diseases that can cause vision loss and blindness, such as diabetic retinopathy, cataracts and glaucoma. These and other serious conditions often develop without vision loss or pain, so significant damage may be done to the eyes by the time the patient notices any symptoms. For this reason it is very important for diabetic patients to have their eyes examined once a year. Diagnosing and treating eye disease early can prevent vision loss. It is also important to maintain a steady blood-sugar level, take prescribed medications, follow a healthy diet, exercise regularly and avoid smoking. Click Here for more information on Diabetic Evaluation & Care Age Related Macular Degeneration
The macula is a part of the retina in the back of the eye that ensures that our central vision is clear and sharp. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) occurs when the arteries that nourish the retina harden. Deprived of nutrients, the retinal tissues begin to weaken and die, causing vision loss. Patients may experience anything from a blurry, gray or distorted area to a blind spot in the center of vision. AMD is the number-one cause of vision loss in the U.S. Macular degeneration doesn't cause total blindness because it doesn't affect the peripheral vision. Possible risk factors include genetics, age, diet, smoking and sunlight exposure. Regular eye exams are highly recommended to detect macular degeneration early and prevent permanent vision loss. Click Here for more information on Age Related Macular Degeneration Optical Services
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Glasses and contact lenses correct these refractive errors. Prescriptions are measured for each eye so patients can enjoy optimal vision clarity, usually 20/20. Eyewear may be used for certain activities, such as reading for farsighted (hyperopic) patients and driving or watching television for nearsighted (myopic) patients, or may be worn at all times. Regular eye exams test for the development and progression of refractive errors and help your optometrist provide a proper prescription if eyeglasses or contact lenses are needed. Exams are also an invaluable tool in the early detection of eye disease. |
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Here at the Advanced Vision Institute, we administer eye exams to test for myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism and help your optometrist provide a proper prescription if eyeglasses or contact lenses are needed. Eyewear may be used for certain activities, like watching television or driving, or may be worn at all times. 
Over 140 million people in the U.S. wear eyeglasses, and over 30 million wear contact lenses. Glasses and contact lenses improve vision by adjusting the way the eyes bend and focus light. Ideally, light rays are refracted (bent) as they pass through the cornea so that they focus on the retina in the back of the eye. In a healthy eye, this means that objects can be seen clearly. However, many people’s corneas have a shallow or steep curvature which causes light rays to focus in front of or behind the retina. Objects may then appear blurry at certain distances or at all distances.  |
