by Ideal Eye Surgery | Oct 4, 2018 | Vitreous
Opacities that seem to move over a person’s vision are often called eye floaters. Floaters coincide with changes in the back of the eye. The back of the eye is filled with a dense gel, called the vitreous. This gel breaks down over time and becomes more water-like....
by Ideal Eye Surgery | Sep 4, 2018 | Eye Care
The hallmark symptom of ocular allergy is itching. Lots of other things can make your eye red, scratchy, watery, blurry, and crusty, but if it’s itching, that’s allergy! There are lots of different ways to treat eye allergies and understanding what causes your allergy...
by Ideal Eye Surgery | Aug 2, 2018 | Cataracts
Over 36 years of doing cataract surgery, the most common question I’m asked is “will my cataract grow back?” Well, the quick answer is no, but understanding that takes more than just a quick answer. Many people tell me about a friend or relative who had cataract...
by Ideal Eye Surgery | Mar 2, 2017 | Eye Care, News, Nutrition
March is National Nutrition Month. Making better nutritional choices can lead to better eye health and better overall health. Foods rich in vitamins C and E, zinc, lutein, zeaxanthin, and omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA are good for eye health, according to the...
by Ideal Eye Surgery | Feb 23, 2017 | Eye Care, News
February is macular degeneration awareness month. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of decreased vision in the United States. As its name suggests, this disease is more common with increasing age, and it affects an area in the back...
