The Dreaded “Stigmatism”
Many times, when patients tell me about previous exams, they seem very distraught that another provider told them they have “stigmatisms in their eyes”. Let’s talk about different types of prescriptions and demystify the dreaded “stigmatism” diagnosis. There are three main types of eyeglass prescriptions or refractive diagnosis that affect vision. The first is Myopia…
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Dry Eyes
The weather is becoming crisp allowing us to break out cozy blankets, fleece-lined boots, and snuggle by the fire. The holiday season is approaching. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, right? For most this is true but for many others it means dry, burning, itchy, gritty, tearing eyes. In Game of Thrones they…
Read More What happens when I am told I have Cataracts?
Your eyes have been dilated and you’re recovering from the onslaught of bright lights when it happens: your doctor tells you “You have Cataracts” – cue horror movie music. Let’s demystify what this means and remove the stigma surrounding “cataracts”. The crystalline lens that is inside the eye is responsible for focusing and transmitting images…
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