Eye Color: What Makes Every Iris Unique?
Aesthetics,Eye Exam,Featured,Medical News
Why is every eye color different? Two people may both have blue eyes, but their irises can still differ in shade, pigment distribution and pattern. Eye colour is influenced by melanin—the brown pigment in the iris—and by many genetic factors that affect how pigment is produced and distributed. Researchers have identified dozens of genetic regions…
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What Causes Under-Eye Hollows & Puffiness?
Aesthetics,Blepharoplasty,Eye Health,Featured,Medical News,Oculoplastics,What's New
Under-eye hollows and puffiness are common concerns we see in our oculoplastics clinic. While many people assume they’re simply signs of aging or lack of sleep, the reality is much more complex. The appearance of tired eyes is usually caused by changes in the skin, fat, muscles, and bone around the eyes—not simply fatigue. The…
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Eye-Safe Beauty Products for Sensitive Eyes
Aesthetics,cornea,Dry Eye,Eye Health,Featured,Medical Technology,What's New
Beauty products are part of many people’s daily routine. Mascara, eyeliner, eye shadow, skincare, lash products, and makeup removers can help you feel polished and confident. But if you have sensitive eyes, dry eye disease, allergies, blepharitis, meibomian gland dysfunction, contact lens discomfort, or frequent redness, your beauty routine may also be contributing to irritation….
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