What is Pentacam and what can it tell my eye doctor about my eye?

Pentacam is an instrument used to perform corneal topography, which is a diagnostic test that provides a 3D map of the cornea’s shape and curvature. The results of a Pentacam exam are displayed on a computer screen and can appear complex at first. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to read and interpret Pentacam…

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Punctal Plugs: a treatment for dry eyes

Punctal plugs are microscopic objects inserted into the tear ducts of the eyes (called puncta). Puncta are the tiny apertures in your eyes where tears are released. The blockage, which is about the size of a rice grain, prevents fluid from draining from the eye. This relieves itchy, burning, and red eyes by keeping the…

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Secondary Lens Implantation

SECONDARY LENS IMPLANTATION In order to replace a lens that has been removed due to a cataract, an eye doctor can insert a small, plastic lens implant into your eye.  Behind the iris, (the colored part of the eye)the lens is inside the eye. It aids in sharpening images and light for your eye’s iris…

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What happens if I get a black eye?

BLACK EYE The term “black eye” refers to bruising around the eye caused by a head or face injury.Blood and other fluids build up in the area around the eye, resulting in tissue swelling anddark bruises.The skin surrounding the eye, which is very loose, is one of the first areas to enlarge asfluid accumulates when…

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Why do I Have Dry Eyes?

There are numerous factors that interrupt the normal tear film and result in dry eyes. Fatty oils, watery fluid, and mucus are the three layers that make up your natural tear film. The natural tear fil mis meant to lubricate and protect the eye. This mixture of oils, water and mucus maintains the lubricated, clear,…

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Who should I consult if my eye sight is getting weaker?

Who should I consult if I feel like my eyesight is getting weaker? The human eye, while small in size is an extremely complex system designed by nature and is composed of many different sub structures. Hundreds of thousands of different diseases can cause a reduction in vision or eye sight. To be diagnosed properly,…

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