Blepharitis: Understanding and Managing Eyelid Inflammation
Blepharitis is a chronic inflammation of the eyelids that commonly affects the base of the eyelashes and the meibomian glands—tiny oil-producing glands that line the eyelids. This condition is one of the leading causes of eye irritation and discomfort, and it can also contribute to evaporative dry eye by disrupting the tear film. Symptoms of…
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Diabetic Retinopathy: How Diabetes Affects Your Vision
Belmont Eye Center News,Eye News & Education
Diabetic retinopathy is one of the most common complications of diabetes and a leading cause of vision loss in adults. This condition occurs when high blood sugar levels damage the tiny blood vessels of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye responsible for processing visual images. If left untreated, diabetic retinopathy…
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Protecting Your Central Vision
Belmont Eye Center News,Eye News & Education
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is one of the most common causes of vision loss in people over the age of 60. It affects the macula, the small but vital part of the retina responsible for central vision and fine detail. While AMD does not usually cause complete blindness, it can severely impact quality of life…
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Floaters and Posterior Vitreous Detachment (PVD): What You Need to Know
Many people notice floaters—small specks, cobweb-like shapes, or clumps drifting across their vision. While often harmless, floaters can sometimes signal a more serious condition, especially when linked to Posterior Vitreous Detachment (PVD). What Are Floaters? Floaters are tiny clumps of cells or gel within the vitreous humor, the clear, jelly-like substance that fills the inside…
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Evaporative Dry Eye: Causes, Symptoms, and Advanced Treatment Options
Dry, burning, or irritated eyes are common complaints—but for many patients, the underlying cause is Evaporative Dry Eye (EDE). This condition occurs when tears evaporate too quickly due to an imbalance in the tear film, particularly in the lipid (oil) layer. Without a healthy oil layer, tears cannot properly coat and protect the eye, leading…
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Glaucoma: The Silent Thief of Sight
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve—the crucial connection between your eyes and brain. Most commonly associated with elevated intraocular pressure (IOP), glaucoma develops gradually and often without noticeable symptoms until significant vision loss has already occurred. Left untreated, it can lead to permanent blindness. What Causes Glaucoma? The eye…
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Understanding Cataracts: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Cataracts are one of the most common eye conditions affecting aging adults. Characterized by the gradual clouding of the eye’s natural lens, cataracts develop slowly over time and can significantly impair vision if left untreated. According to the National Eye Institute, more than half of all Americans either have a cataract or have undergone cataract…
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Presbyopia: Why Your Reading Vision Changes with Age—And What You Can Do About It
If you’ve recently found yourself holding a menu at arm’s length to read it clearly—or you’re squinting at your phone more than usual—you’re not alone. This is often the first sign of presbyopia, a universal, age-related change in vision that typically begins in your early to mid-forties. What Is Presbyopia? Presbyopia is the gradual loss…
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Demodex Mites and Blepharitis: The Hidden Cause of Irritated Eyelids
If you’ve ever experienced red, irritated, itchy eyelids that just won’t go away—despite drops, warm compresses, or even antibiotics—you might be dealing with something that can’t be seen with the naked eye: Demodex mites. What Are Demodex Mites? Demodex mites are microscopic parasites that live in the hair follicles and oil glands of human skin,…
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Why I No Longer Perform LASIK: A Corneal Specialist’s Perspective
As a corneal specialist with over 30 years of surgical experience and a background in FDA laser vision correction trials, I’ve seen the full spectrum of outcomes from LASIK firsthand. For over 15 years, I performed thousands of LASIK procedures, witnessing both its immediate benefits and its long-term complications. Based on this experience, I made…
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