Plaquenil Screening and Plaquenil Evaluations: What to Expect
Plaquenil can be a game-changer for patients who suffer from inflammatory conditions in dermatology and rheumatology. Before beginning plaquenil/hydroxychloroquine treatment, your physician will ask you to get a baseline screening from an optometrist or an ophthalmologist.
Computer Vision Syndrome
One of the biggest complaints I have had in the last two years has been discomfort and eye strain on the computer. It seems like such a simple thing to need to read something and just do it. However, looking up close on a computer is a lot of work for your eyes.
Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis
Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis or GPC can be quite a tricky condition if left untreated for too long. Most patients are asymptomatic to start and slowly develop contact lens awareness or lid awareness when they blink.
Dry Eye Syndrome
Dry Eye Syndrome can be one of the more frustrating conditions for patients. Being a syndrome, the symptoms are varied and sometimes counterintuitive. Treatments and management can be nearly as difficult.
“I See 20/20 But my vision is off”
Yes, in most people I can get them to see 20/20 at distance and at near. But, there is so much more to your vision than just a pair of glasses to correct them. There are several nerves that innervate vision, muscles, and sensation of the eyeball itself. Not to mention internal muscles that focus […]
Eye Allergy Avoidance Strategies
Allergies can be a tricky thing to manage with just medication. The first line of management is to avoid allergens if at all possible. You will hear me say this time and time again: Prevention is much easier than trying to treat a condition. First, visit a board-certified allergist and they can help you determine […]
Amniotic Membranes
Amniotic membranes are an amazing new addition to our eye care treatments. This is a small piece of amniotic tissue that has been donated and prepared to be used medically. This membrane is full of stem cells ready to heal tissue, restore sight and eliminate pain. On the eye, there are stem cells along the […]