Eye Health Archives

What Are Tear Troughs and How To Get Rid of Them

Written By Michael Healy

One of the most common facial features that reveals the passage of time is the development of something known as tear troughs. Tear troughs are depressions that form beneath the eyes and cast a shadow that can make an individual appear tired, aged, or even unhealthy.

While the formation of tear troughs is usually not a significant health issue, their initial appearance can be unsettling. Considering this, it’s important to understand the causes of tear troughs, how they affect an individual’s appearance and self-esteem, and various treatment options that are available to address this concern.

How to Safely View a Solar Eclipse

Written By Michael Healy

A solar eclipse is a remarkable celestial event that captivates people all over the world. An eclipse like the one occurring on Thursday, October 14, 2023, is even more exciting because of its potential to create the appearance of a giant “Ring of Fire” in the sky!

While solar eclipses are awe-inspiring and offer a unique opportunity to witness a rare cosmic event, it’s crucial to remember that looking directly at the sun, even during an eclipse, can be extremely harmful to your eyes.

This post explores the science behind a solar eclipse, the vision risks of improper viewing, and most importantly, how to safely observe this breathtaking phenomenon.

Subconjunctival Hemorrhages: Why Is There Blood In My Eye?

Written By Michael Healy

Our eyes are intricate and delicate structures that are essential for how we perceive the world. While it’s easy to take your vision for granted, occasional abnormalities can occur, and when they do, they often cause serious alarm and concern. One such unsettling occurrence is the appearance of a subconjunctival hemorrhage, or the presence of blood in the eye.

The presence of a subconjunctival hemorrhage can be especially alarming when it shows up in the conjunctiva, or the thin, clear membrane that protects the eye, the inside of the eyelid, and the sclera (the white part of the eye).

While the presence of blood in your eye can be quite alarming at first glance, understanding its causes, risk factors, and potential treatments can help alleviate fears and even improve your overall eye health.

How Cancer Treatments Can Affect Your Eyes

Written By Courtney Dryer

As you’ve heard, the eye is the window to the body. We know that many systemic diseases can affect the eye, but did you know many medications also have side effects that affect your vision? Many new cancer treatments, called immunotherapies, may have ocular side effects.

As with any cancer treatment, doctors must evaluate whether the ocular side effects are detrimental enough to discontinue the drug or if continuation of the therapy is best to save the patient’s life. Often, the oncologist and eye doctor will work together to monitor the eye for changes prior to the next round of treatment.

Keratoconus Symptoms: What Are the Warning Signs?

Written By Courtney Dryer

Most patients have never heard of a condition called keratoconus; some may hear it for the first time when they go for a LASIK surgery evaluation. While it is a relatively rare condition, it can have a significant impact on the quality of life of those diagnosed. Though we are still not sure of the exact etiology, there have been many advancements in treating and managing the disease. Here’s what to know about keratoconus symptoms and treatment options.

What is keratoconus, and what are keratoconus symptoms?

Keratoconus means cone-shaped cornea. It’s a bilateral and asymmetric disease that causes progressive thinning and steeping of the cornea.