Posts by Laura Shortridge
Are Medications Causing Dry Eye?
Dry eye is a very common problem. It affects women more than men and becomes more prevalent as people get older. It can present in many ways but typical dry eye symptoms include: Excessive tearing is another symptom, although it seems a bit backwards. Because the lack of moisture irritates the eye, your body reacts…
Read MoreIs It Safe To Use Eye Drops Regularly?
The very short answer is NO. Excessive use can actually make the redness in your eyes worse and could lead to several other more serious risks. Here’s the slightly longer answer. There are plenty of eye “Redness Relief” products on the OTC market (Visine, Clear Eyes, B&L advanced redness relief) including several generic versions sold…
Read MoreHow Shingles Can Affect The Eyes
You might be familiar with shingles often referred to as the “adult” version of chickenpox. But did you know that sometimes shingles can affect the eyes? What is shingles? Shingles, or herpes zoster, is a viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which also causes chickenpox. After a chickenpox infection, the virus remains dormant in…
Read MoreCost of Cataract Surgery in 2024
Cataract surgery is common in the US, but can be expensive if insurance doesn’t pay for it. Without private insurance or Medicare, the out-of-pocket expense can range from $3,000 to $7,000 per eye. With insurance or Medicare, traditional monofocal cataract surgery is typically covered, but additional costs such as copayments and medication may apply. The…
Read MoreIs Coffee Bad for Your Eyes?
In 2017, the National Coffee Drinking Trends report showed that 62 percent of the more than 3,000 people who participated in the online survey said they drink coffee daily. This was up from 57 percent in 2016, said the report, which was released at the coffee association’s conference in Austin, Texas. Even though the US…
Read MoreHow To Adjust To New Glasses
Eye doctors typically pride themselves on being able to improve someone’s vision through either glasses or contact lens prescriptions. Whether you’re a first time glasses wearer, or you need a change to your prescription, our goal is to reach 20/20 vision. Despite our best efforts, however, correcting vision to 20/20 is not always a positive…
Read MoreWhat Type of Anesthesia do they use for Cataract Surgery?
Surgery of any kind can be scary. When you have eye surgery, you usually need to stay awake and conscious so that you maintain control of your eyes. Our team will do everything in our power to keep you comfortable, especially when it comes to anesthesia. The majority of cataract surgeries done in the US…
Read MoreHabits That Are Bad for Your Eyes
The start of a new year is a perfect time to embrace healthy lifestyle changes. It’s also a great opportunity to let go of the behaviors that are working against you. Here are some habits that you should try to break in 2022 in order to set yourself up for a lifetime of optimal eye…
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