Droopy, saggy upper eyelids are a problem for many adults. Often, the issue is nothing more than cosmetic, though that is significant enough to warrant treatment. The laxity of the upper eyelid creates a fatigued appearance or one of anger or unfriendliness. In some cases, the tissue that should remain above the eyelashes falls into […]
Pink eye, formally referred to as conjunctivitis, is one of the most common conditions to affect people of all ages. It is estimated that 3 million people get pink eye each year. Most of them are school-aged. Now that school is back in session, parents are wise to buff up their awareness of this eye […]
For kids all around the country, August means a return to the classroom. Returning to the classroom several weeks earlier than many adults were used to during their childhood means that back-to-school shopping coincides with attempts to make the most of summer vacation. As much as kids may look forward to refreshing their closet before […]
There is no way to argue the fact that corrective lenses, both contacts and eyeglasses, have merit. Without them, you might not be able to read the print on your computer or phone screen. Glasses or contacts may be the reason you can read street signs or make out the fine details of your loved […]
At Silverstein Eye Center, we appreciate the opportunity we have to help our patients see clearly. It is also gratifying to see patients feel better about their appearance through procedures like dermal filler injections and blepharoplasty. Blepharoplasty is the common eyelid surgery that reduces the signs of aging, such as hooded upper eyelids or bags […]
Ultraviolet light is just about everywhere. It certainly fills the atmosphere during daylight hours, when the sun beats down to warm our skin. Most people are well aware of the fact that sunlight is only beneficial in limited doses. A few minutes a day of early-morning sunlight promotes our natural production of vitamin D. A […]
Glaucoma is a common condition that affects older individuals. According to statistics, approximately 2.5 million Americans have this condition. This is an important piece of information because glaucoma is a common cause of vision loss or very low vision. Whatever we can do to lower the instances of glaucoma, then, is beneficial. The first thing […]
If you wear contact lenses, you may have gotten into a normal routine that you barely have to think about anymore. Inserting, removing, and cleaning contacts, after a time, becomes as familiar as brushing your teeth. Creating habits is a good thing most of the time. When it comes to contact wearers, though, there is […]
Throughout most of our early adulthood, many people have no idea whatsoever about what may be in store for their eyes. However, age has a way of affecting all parts of the body. The eyes are not exempt from this. At some point, what happens to most of us is that we realize we can’t […]
Usually, when vision loses clarity and labels, and street signs are no longer easy to read, people say they are nearsighted, or they are farsighted. It’s as if there is no in-between; you’re either one or the other. There is something more than these two common vision complaints: astigmatism. This refractive error may be easy […]
