Eye and Ear Health
Advances in Eye CareHow to care for your eye after Cataract Surgery
February 20, 2022
Vision loss due to the development of a cataract in the eye is highly common. Fortunately, cataract surgery is safe, frequently conducted, and painless. By replacing your natural (clouded) lens with an artificial one, you will experience restored vision without…
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Eye and Ear HealthWhat Is Hearing?
February 17, 2022
Here at SightMD, we understand that hearing is one of our most important senses. We use our hearing to take in the information around us and learn from our experiences. Life without hearing is not easy, but it is possible. SightMD is…
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Eye and Ear HealthShould you be concerned if your baby’s eyes shake?
February 6, 2022
Nystagmus is a condition where the eyes shake involuntarily. It can appear in babies and children as early as 6 weeks and present as a vertical, horizontal, or even a rotary shake. If you notice your baby’s eyes shaking, it’s…
Read MoreAdvances in Eye CareCanaloplasty: A Closer Look at This Advanced Glaucoma Treatment
February 3, 2022
Glaucoma is an eye condition that damages the optic nerve. It is usually tied to abnormally high intraocular pressure (IOP). Since the optic nerve is responsible for delivering images to your brain, damage can lead to irreversible vision loss and…
Read MoreEye and Ear HealthIf I’m taking AREDS 2 vitamins for Macular Degeneration should I take a multivitamin too?
January 30, 2022
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,…
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Eye and Ear HealthHow Can I Tell if My Glasses Prescription is Wrong?
January 29, 2022
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…
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Eye and Ear HealthWhat is this bump near my baby’s eye?
January 22, 2022
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…
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Eye and Ear HealthEyelid Surgery to Protect the Eye in Bell’s Palsy Patients
January 19, 2022
Bell’s Palsy can be a sudden and frightening occurrence that can leave a patient with a paralysis of one side of the face. Typically, there is a droop in the eyebrow, an inability to close the eye, a sagging of…
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Eye and Ear HealthWhat Is Vernal Conjunctivitis?
January 17, 2022
Conjunctivitis is an infection that causes discomfort, redness, and irritation in the tissues that line the eyes. It is more commonly referred to as “pink-eye.” Most cases of conjunctivitis are caused by viruses or bacteria. Vernal conjunctivitis, on the other hand,…
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