Think It’s Pink Eye? Maybe It’s Anterior Uveitis
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
Did you or a loved one wake up with a red, irritated eye? Before you jump to conclusions and announce, “pink eye!” And, certainly, before you use any leftover antibiotic drops you may have lying around (never do that!!!), contact your optometrist or ophthalmologist and schedule an appointment. A few quick questions – and perhaps a Virtual…
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Your Child Has A Lazy Eye: What Now?
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
As the parent of an infant, you’re used to noticing the unfocused gaze, which often includes a “lazy eye” as both eyes learn to focus on the world around them and connect with the optic nerve. For some babies and children, however, the weaker eye lets the stronger eye do the bulk of the focusing…
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Why You Shouldn’t Rub Your Eyes
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
Rubbing your eyes when tired, or upon waking up is perfectly normal – and it feels pretty darn good sometimes. Unfortunately, too much rubbing can be bad for your eyes and your vision. Eye rubbing on and off throughout the day is a sign that something needs to be addressed. In the meantime, the very…
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The Benefits Of Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Cataracts
If you have cataracts, an ophthalmologist will most likely suggest cataract surgery, a highly effective treatment method, to restore diminished vision. Within the cataract surgery bracket, you have two options: traditional cataract surgery and laser assisted cataract surgery. We use Medicare’s guidelines to determine patient eligibility for laser assisted cataract surgery. This means patients must…
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Botox Injections For Eyelid Twitching And Spasms
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
While most people think of Botox as an injection used for cosmetic purposes, ophthalmologists are interested in the injection’s use as a treatment for eyelid twitching. While most of us experience the annoying sensation caused when our eyelids twitch. The majority of the time, this twitching is caused by a lack of sleep and/or stress, and…
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Reducing The Risk Of Infection After LASIK
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in LASIK
LASIK surgery requires a small incision into your eye tissue. And, wherever you’ve experienced an incision, you are at risk for infection. Fortunately, here at the Atlantic Eye Institute, post LASIK infections are incredibly rare. While we do our part in reducing the risk of infection after LASIK, patients need to do their part as well. …
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Dry Eyes During Pregnancy
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Dry Eye
Dry eyes during pregnancy are just one more physiologic side-effect of pregnancy. Resulting hormone fluctuations alter everything from the shape of your growing belly to changes in your mucous membranes and oil glands – including the meibomian glands responsible for secreting lipid/oil-based lubricant and the delicate membranes that protect and moisten your eye (called the…
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Tips For Choosing An Ophthalmologist
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
Ophthalmologists carry great responsibility. Their knowledge, experience, and expertise can mean the difference between vision and blindness, a healthy eye or one that suffers from disease, or a critical diagnosis that maintains legal vision for years or decades longer than you would have experienced without it. While the expression goes that the eyes are…
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Living In The Sunshine State: Protecting Your Eyes From Sun Damage
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in Education
Most people take ample precautions to protect their skin from the summer sun, which is known to cause skin cancer. But, did you know your eyes are equally as vulnerable from long-term sun exposure? The same UV light that damages the DNA in your skin cells can also damage the surface tissue of your…
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Things To Consider When Choosing A Lasik Surgeon
Posted by: Atlantic Eye Institute in LASIK
LASIK eye surgery is one of the most remarkable innovations of the 20th century, eliminating the need for glasses or contacts and restoring near-perfect vision for tens of millions of patients. That said, it is still a surgical procedure, and your future vision depends on your selection of the most qualified, competent, and experienced LASIK…
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