Exploring Solutions for Age-Related Eyelid Droop
Blepharoplasty,Eye Health,Featured,Medical News,Oculoplastics,What's New
UPNEEQ® is an FDA-approved prescription eye drop designed to temporarily lift droopy eyelids caused by weakened muscles in the upper lid.1 Its active ingredient, oxymetazoline, targets Müller’s muscle – one of the muscles involved in elevating the eyelid – causing it to contract and lift the lid by 1-2 millimeters.1,2 This effect typically begins within…
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The Connection Between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Glaucoma: What Every Patient Should Know
Eye Exam,Eye Health,Glaucoma,Medical News
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and glaucoma may seem unrelated, but research has revealed a significant degree of connection between these two health conditions. For patients diagnosed with sleep apnea, understanding this relationship may be crucial for protecting your vision and eye health. What is Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)? OSA is characterized by repeated episodes of…
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Presbyopia Correcting IOLs (Intraocular Lenses) – Options beyond LASIK
Cataract,Featured,Medical News,Presbyopia,Refractive Lens Exchange,What's New
Presbyopia is a natural and universal part of aging that involves the gradual loss of the eye’s ability to focus up close. It is distinct from other refractive errors such as nearsightedness or farsightedness. This condition typically becomes noticeable in mid-40s and continues to progress until around age 65. Presbyopia occurs because the lens inside…
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