by Ideal Eye Surgery | Aug 6, 2019 | Glaucoma
One of my patients this morning was complaining about her glaucoma treatment eye drops. They didn’t sting or make her eyes red. They didn’t blur her vision or make her sensitive to lights. “THEY TASTE BAD!” she told me. It’s actually not unusual to have people taste...
by Ideal Eye Surgery | Jul 1, 2019 | Cataract Surgery, Cataracts
I perform hundreds of cataract surgeries every year, and while everyone’s eyes and visual needs are unique, the questions our patients ask us about the surgery and recovery process are quite similar. To provide you with the shared wisdom of all those patients who have...
by Ideal Eye Surgery | Jun 10, 2019 | Eye Care
With summer approaching and temperatures rising, it becomes easier to remember to reach for your sunglasses. However, don’t forget, sunglasses hold the same value even in the winter months for the protection and health of your eyes from UV light. Ultraviolet light,...
by Ideal Eye Surgery | May 1, 2019 | Cataracts
I’ve been doing cataract surgery for over 40 years in the St. Louis area so I’ve seen a lot of changes in the way the surgery is done. This also means there have been a lot of changes in how patients must care for their eyes after surgery. There are some...
by Ideal Eye Surgery | Apr 1, 2019 | Eye Care
Why Are My Eyes Itching? Like the rest of your body, the tissue around your eyes can react to the environment. The most common cause of itchy eyes is allergy. Allergens are the things you are sensitive to and cause your itching. The skin that lines the inside of your...
