Blepharitis
- At January 21, 2020
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Blepharitis is a common and chronic condition where the eyelids become swollen, with oily particles and bacteria. This condition causes irritation, itchiness, redness, and stinging or burning of the eyes. Warm compresses and lid scrubs are the mainstay of therapy.
Cataract Laser Surgery
Cataract Surgery/ Laser Cataract Surgery (Phaco/ Femtosecond Laser) are achieved by the removal of the natural lens and the placement of an implant that best fits your personal needs. There are two technologies to choose from when performing this task. There is the most common practice of phacoemulsification wherein the internal lens is emulsified with an ultrasonic handpiece and aspirated from the eye and there is also an advanced bladeless technology wherein a laser is utilized to cut the lens into small pieces prior to being aspirated from the eye. Please call our office for an appointment to ask your surgeon, Dr. Jatla, Dr. Brundrett, and Dr. Nguyen which method would be best for you.
Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction
- At December 16, 2019
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Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction (CNLDO) can lead to excessive tearing in your newborn infant that is noted around 6-8 weeks of life. The eyelashes will appear matted together, there will be both tears and mucous which could often be confused for an eye infection. The cause of the obstruction is often a mucosal valve at the end of the lacrimal system which when open, drains the tears into the nasal cavity. Having the tears sit undrained may lead to an area of bacterial growth that may cause an infection. In such a case, the white of the eye will be red and there may be discolored discharge. If this occurs, please come in immediately to see your pediatrician or eye care provider.
Kahook Goniotomy
- At December 09, 2019
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Goniotomy is a surgical procedure in which the doctor uses a lens called a goniolens to see the structures of the front part of the eye. An opening is made in the trabecular meshwork, the group of tiny canals located in the drainage angle, where fluid leaves the eye. The Kahook Dual Blade is a novel goniotomy blade created to produce a more complete removal of trabecular meshwork through a minimally invasive approach.
Glaucoma Fact of the Day
- At December 03, 2019
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Glaucoma can cause irreversible damage to the optic nerve if left undetected and untreated. The optic nerve transmits information from the eye to the brain for processing.
