Posts by Laura Shortridge
What to Expect After Your Child’s Strabismus (Eye Muscle) Surgery
What is Strabismus Surgery Strabismus surgery loosens or tightens eye muscles, changing the alignment of the eyes. What Kind Of Anesthesia Is Used For Strabismus Surgery? The type of anesthesia depends on patient age and health as well as patient and surgeon preference. Most children undergo general anesthesia. Adults may have general anesthesia or conscious…
Read MoreWhy We Wear Sunglasses After Cataract Surgery
If you’ve ever had cataract surgery, one of the first things a doctor will hand you after the procedure is a pair of sunglasses. But why should you wear them? Here we lay out the reasons why we have to wear sunglasses after cataract surgery. What are cataracts? First you might be wondering what cataracts…
Read MoreIf I’m taking AREDS 2 vitamins for Macular Degeneration should I take a multivitamin too?
High levels of antioxidants and zinc significantly reduce the risk of advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and its associated vision loss. Researchers found that people at high risk of developing advanced stages of AMD, a leading cause of vision loss, lowered their risk up to 26% when taking vitamins which contained: This dosage of vitamins…
Read MoreI’m seeing jagged lines in my vision, what is it?
Have you ever seen a temporary black spot in your vision? How about jagged white lines? Something that looks like heat waves shimmering in your peripheral vision? If so, you may have been experiencing what is known as an ocular migraine. About Ocular Migraines Ocular migraines occur when blood vessels spasm in the visual center…
Read MoreHow Can I Tell if My Glasses Prescription is Wrong?
You’ve heard that it takes time for your eyes to adjust to a new prescription. Even people who have worn glasses for years find that their latest lenses or frames take some getting used to. If you continue to experience issues after several weeks, however, your prescription may be wrong. SightMD strives to provide world-class…
Read MoreI’m over 40 and can’t read with my contacts, what can I do?
The population is getting older, people are living longer, and the demand for those looking for solutions to their reading problems with contact lenses is growing. When the natural lens in your eye starts to lose the ability to focus on objects up close, it’s called presbyopia. It can range from an occasional hard-to-read medicine…
Read MoreHow to Get Rid of Upper Eyelid Bags and Dark Circles
Eyelid Bags are common as we age and can be made worse by things like sun damage and genetic factors. Excess skin and fat can begin to droop and bulge making the eyelids feel and look heavy. Dark circles around the eyes can be a combination of bulging fat that casts a shadow or the…
Read MoreCataract Surgery and Blood Thinners
Many common medications are blood thinners or anticoagulants which prevent blood clots. The most common are coumadin, plavix, aspirin, and vitamin E. While these treatments are beneficial to blood circulation and are often essential to a person’s heart health, there’s an increased risk of bleeding with any type of surgery when a patient is on…
Read MoreCataract Surgery and Astigmatism
There are several ways to correct astigmatism in the setting of cataract surgery. Our team of highly skilled eye doctors and surgeons are ready to create a personalized treatment plan for you to restore your vision and your quality of life. What is Cataract Surgery? A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens of…
Read MoreWhat is this bump near my baby’s eye?
A dermoid is an overgrowth of normal, non-cancerous tissue that forms in an abnormal location. They can occur all over the body and are usually composed of skin, hair and/or fat. There are two different types that can form around the eye. An orbital dermoid is a smooth, egg-shaped mass that forms along the bony…
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