Patching the eye after surgery is a matter of routine. The eye patch is usually worn only overnight and then removed for the rest of the post-operative period. It can offer protection, reduce discomfort, but really has no "healing" attributes. The Lid Should be Closed Against the Eye A properly placed eye patch, for any reason, should be a "pressure patch," meaning that the taped patch … [Read more...]
Never Enough of a Dry Eye
February 10, 2010 By 2 Comments
Intermittent blurry vision from dry eye is common, and although ultimately a corneal problem, is a condition often faced by a retina specialist. Many times, patients with retinal disease, such as diabetic retinopathy or macular degeneration, are referred to me with unexplained, fluctuating, decreased vision. It is always up to me to figure out if the change in vision is due to the dry … [Read more...]
The Cornea and How We See
November 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The cornea is the clear tissue at the front of the eye. A contact lens rests on the cornea. It is normally crystal clear, focuses light and permits light to be focused on to the retina. A healthy retina absorbs light, transmits this information to our brain........and voila.........it gives us vision. The Cornea and Focusing Power of the Eye The cornea is more than just a clear window … [Read more...]
