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Why Don’t My Eyeglasses Work Anymore?
As an eye doctor, seeing patients each…
Advancements & Customizations in Scleral lenses
You may have heard of a specific type of specialty contact lens called a scleral lens….
Microplastics and Dry Eye
We’ve all heard the terms Bronze and Iron age to describe periods of time in history,…
Why won’t my eye doctor send me an antibiotic for my red eye without seeing me?
Article written by Dr. Jessica Weis, O.D. You develop a red eye that persists for a few…
Total Eclipse 2024
Total Eclipse of the Heart, no, I mean the Sun. BUT if you ask an eye doctor, the fear…
Southern Border of Your Cornea
You’ve heard about it on the news. You’ve heard about it from the politicians. Maybe you…
It’s National Glaucoma Awareness Month
We all associate January with cold temperatures and winter weather. But did you know…
Low Vision: What Happens When Glasses or Contacts Don’t Help my Vision Anymore?
Let’s say you notice your vision has gotten worse since your last eye exam. You go to…
Ozempic Use and Worsening Diabetic Retinopathy
Your doctor just put you on Ozempic (generic name: semaglutide) to better control your…
Pink Eye, Allergies and Dry Eyes: What’s the Difference?
Dry eye disease , eye allergies , and pink eye are uncomfortable conditions that include…
Eyelid Puffiness
Dealing with Eyelid Puffiness It’s a simple fact of life: As you age, things…
Marijuana and the Eyes
Missouri recently passed a law to legalize the sale of marijuana for recreational…
Best Initial Treatment Options for Glaucoma
What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a disease of the eyes that, if untreated, can lead to…
The Top 5 Eye Apps for Mobile Devices
There’s an (Eye) App for That! If you have difficulty remembering which eye drops…
Save Money on Eye Drops
We have seen rising prices on just about everything we buy, but it’s even more troubling…
Flying After Eye Surgery
As we rapidly approach the holiday season, families begin arranging travel plans….
Migraines, Ocular Migraines
A simulation of an “aura.” It may even grow to cover half of one side of your vision in…
Chemotherapy and Your Eyes
There isn’t a week that goes by without patients telling me how sore their eyes are….
The Visual Aspects of Baseball
With baseball season in full swing, from local little leagues, to the St. Louis…
Cataract Awareness Month – June 2022
June is Cataract Awareness Month and the whole month is devoted to this condition…
Contact Lenses- Do’s and Don’ts
Do you ever wonder if you’re taking care of and using your contact lenses correctly?…
Floaters, YUK!
Dontcha just hate floaters?! Those little black or gray shadows that move in your vision…
Tired of Reading Glasses?
If you’re over the age of 40, there’s a good chance you’ve realized that your near…
Are the Eyes the Window to the Soul?
Valentine’s Day is coming up, so while you’re gazing into your partner’s beautiful…
It’s Winter, But Don’t Leave Your Sunglasses At Home!
It’s January. Half the days are overcast anyway. I know what you’re thinking, “I can…
Myopia Management
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a condition in which distant objects are blurry, but near…
A Brief History of Allergic Conditions in the Eyes
Allergy is a relatively modern-day medical phenomenon. Saying that doesn’t…
How Eyelash Extensions Can Affect Our Eyes
False eyelashes and extensions are a semipermanent beauty trend that has recently gained…
3 Most Common Causes of Fluctuating Vision
One of the most common complaints we hear from patients is that their vision isn’t…
Can You Lose Your Vision From Having A Dry Eye?
At your recent eye exam, your eye doctor may have voiced to you that you have signs of…
I Hate How My Eyes Itch!!!!!
What is it about Springtime in Saint Louis that makes all the eyes itch? Well, everyone…
Hate Contact Lenses? Read This!
Do you hate the way your contacts feel, move, fall off, get stuck, get lost…but love the…
Eye Problems with Prolonged Mask Use
With all of the different information we see and hear about the need for everyone to…
COVID-19 at Ideal Eye Surgery Centers: Looking Back and Looking Forward
This month will mark the one-year anniversary of when COVID-19 first hit our communities…
New Advancements: 3-D Eye Surgery
One of the great things about the field of Ophthalmology is that it is continually…
Meibomian Glands – Evacuate Them Now!
The majority of us have been spending much more time these past few months staring at…
Electronic Devices, Blue Light, and a Functional Optometrist’s Perspective
Over the last week, I’ve had many requests for information about the negative impact of…
Functional Medicine and Dry Eyes
Functional medicine is a partnership between patient and doctor, paving a path to…
Should I Be Wearing Sunglasses This Summer?
Sunglasses are a staple of the summer months. Sure, they help you accessorize your…
Telemedicine in Eye Care
I am tired of all the pandemic stuff, but lately the telemedicine concept is getting to…
Coronavirus and Your Eyes
If you’re like me, you’re getting sick (pun intended!) of all the news, emails,…
Surprising Health Conditions Diagnosed on the Routine Eye Exam – Part 2
You can tell all THAT just from my eye exam?! Table of Contents Toggle High Blood…
COVID-19 Update
Updated 03/23/2020 With the current COVID-19 situation and the recent actions by the…
Surprising Health Conditions Diagnosed on the Routine Eye Exam – Part 1
You can tell all THAT just from my eye exam?! Table of Contents Toggle Stroke Pituitary…
What the Heck Is a Snellen Vision Chart?
So, the year is 2020 and that’s got everyone thinking about vision, because we all…
My Eye Is Bloody Red!
Waking up to or looking in a mirror to discover a bloody looking eye can be quite…
What is My Visual Field?
Eyesight involves two different abilities. One is called Acuity. That is your ability to…
My Eyes Get Tired. Will Exercise Help?
A businesswoman told me that her eyes feel very tired by the end of her long day at…
Are Scleral Contact Lenses For Me?
Many patients are aware of soft contact lens options, or even small diameter rigid gas…
Blepharitis Treatments
Do you suffer from sore, red, itchy or swollen eyelids? Do your eyes feel gritty or like…
Why Can I Taste My Eye Drops?
One of my patients this morning was complaining about her glaucoma treatment eye drops….
Common Questions After Cataract Surgery: Part 2
I perform hundreds of cataract surgeries every year, and while everyone’s eyes and…
The Importance of Sunglasses
With summer approaching and temperatures rising, it becomes easier to remember to reach…
Common Questions After Cataract Surgery
I’ve been doing cataract surgery for over 40 years in the St. Louis area so…
Why Are My Eyes Itching?
Why Are My Eyes Itching? Like the rest of your body, the tissue around your eyes can…
Contact Lens Wear and Dry Eyes
Between two-thirds to three-fourths of contact lens wearers will discontinue wear at…
Choosing the Right Lens for Your Upcoming Cataract Surgery
Cataracts develop when the natural, clear lens you were born with gets cloudy and no…
Why Is Glaucoma So Scary?
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month so it’s important to understand what you need to be…
High Blood Pressure and Your Eyes
Holiday season got you stressed? From Christmas lists, to baking, to travel, and…
How Does Diabetes Affect Your Vision?
Most patients with Diabetes have been told by their doctor that they need to have…
What Are Eye Floaters and Are They Dangerous?
Opacities that seem to move over a person’s vision are often called eye floaters….
What is the Best Treatment for Eye Allergies?
The hallmark symptom of ocular allergy is itching. Lots of other things can make your…
Can Cataracts Grow Back?
Over 36 years of doing cataract surgery, the most common question I’m asked is “will my…
March is National Nutrition Awareness
March is National Nutrition Month. Making better nutritional choices can lead to better…
Macular Degeneration Awareness Month
February is macular degeneration awareness month. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)…
Eye Anatomy – Part 3: The Retina & Optic Nerve
Welcome to Part 3 of our Eye Anatomy blog series! In this post we are going to talk…
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month
Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve. The optic nerve is the nerve that carries…
Eye Anatomy – Part 2: The Lens & Vitreous
Welcome to Part 2 of our Eye Anatomy blog series! In this post we are going to talk…
Eye Anatomy – Part 1: The Cornea & Iris
My name is Dr. Naina Gupta and I am one of the newest members of the Ideal Eye Surgery…
Come See Dr. Gans at the Ambassadors of Harmony!
The Ambassadors of Harmony present its 2016 holiday shows at the Touhill performing Arts…
A Weekly Eye Fact
Each week we will share some facts on terms you may have heard! Have you ever been told…
Contact Lens Foundation of St. Louis
Here’s a unique group of eye care specialists made up of Ophthalmologists and…
Good News for UHC Medicare Patients
Ideal Eye Surgery Centers is pleased to announce we are once again in-network providers…
Genetics Study
New study on how genes can be a marker for two causes of blindness.
August is National Eye Exam Month!!!
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Talk to your family about their eyes!!!
May is Healthy Vision Month! It’s a great time to talk about eye conditions that run in…
Healthy Vision Month
It’s Healthy Vision Month! Learn how you can keep your eyes healthy