If you find yourself rubbing your eyes due to discomfort, excess watering, or blurred vision, your eyes may be trying to tell you something. According to the National Eye Institute, nearly 16 million Americans experience these symptoms due to dry eye syndrome, a...
Chances are you are familiar with blood pressure and its importance as an indicator of cardiovascular health, but how familiar are you with eye pressure, also known as intraocular pressure (IOP)? Below we explain eye pressure, why it is important to your eye health,...
An estimated 4.88 million Americans ages 50 and older suffer from dry eye syndrome. Of these, more three million are women and 1.68 million are men. Dry eye is a condition in which your eyes cannot produce enough tears or produce poor quality tears....
The Dean McGee Eye Institute (DMEI) boasts state-of-the-art surgical lasers, plus a team of professionals focused solely on eye surgery. Laser Iridotomy surgery, a common procedure used to help relieve eye pressure caused by glaucoma, is one of the many cutting-edge...
Cataracts are the result of the natural clouding and hardening of the eye lens and affect more than 24.4 million Americans ages 40 and older. By age 75, approximately half of all Americans have cataracts. The team at the Dean McGee Eye Institute (DMEI) performs...
As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads across the United States, so too have seasonal allergies, leaving many people feeling anxious about their symptoms. Headaches, stuffy nose, and sore throat are all common symptoms associated with both the coronavirus and allergies. So, how can you tell if your symptoms are a sign of COVID-19 or allergies? How to Tell If It’s Allergies or COVID-19One key difference between coronavirus and seasonal allergies is a fever. Seasonal allergies are not associat…
Photo Credit – Jason TurnerSports-Related Eye Injuries: What to Do After an Accident and When to See a DoctorAccording to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, thousands of sports-related eye injuries occur each year in the United States. In April, we are recognizing Sports Eye Safety Month by sharing eye injury tips for little leagues and beyond.Common Sports-Related Eye InjuriesThe most common sports-related eye injuries include corneal abrasions, lacerations around the eye, and fractu…
Children with poor vision can have a hard time learning while struggling to see to read and write.In honor of Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, we’re discussing the importance of vision screenings and starting regular eye exams for your child, so you can make informed choices about your child’s eye health.Vision ScreeningsVision screenings are different from comprehensive eye exams. They are limited in scope and are meant to assess for indications that a more detailed evaluation is needed….
As the Fourth of July quickly approaches, we all look forward to spending time outside and seeing fireworks light up the sky. But we can’t ignore that fireworks cause thousands of eye injuries. An estimated 13,000 firework-related injuries occurred in the United States in 2017, according to a recent report by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.While you’re planning your family’s patriotic festivities, we want to pass along a friendly reminder to take proper firework precaut…
Cataract removal is one of the most common operations performed in the United States. By age 80, more than half of all Americans either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery.Quick Facts about CataractsA cataract is a condition which the natural lens in your eye becomes cloudy or yellowed and hardened, resulting in diminished or distorted vision. A cataract is more common as you age.
If you have ever considered facial cosmetic surgery, particularly of the area surrounding your eyes, you want the best person for the job. The ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgeons at the Dean McGee Eye Institute (DMEI) are experts in the field.Our oculofacial plastic surgeons include Dr. Annie Moreau, Dr.