by Ideal Eye Surgery | Sep 7, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Conditions
False eyelashes and extensions are a semipermanent beauty trend that has recently gained major popularity. However, the art has been around since the 1800’s, when tiny hairs were being sewn into the skin of the eyelid. Yes, you read that correctly. Beauty really...
by Ideal Eye Surgery | Jul 12, 2021 | Dry Eyes, Eye Care
At your recent eye exam, your eye doctor may have voiced to you that you have signs of dry eye. And you may even feel the symptoms—irritation, burning, redness, discomfort, and even wateriness. Dry eye can often be managed with a simple routine. What do you do if your...
by Ideal Eye Surgery | Jun 1, 2021 | Eye Care
What is it about Springtime in Saint Louis that makes all the eyes itch? Well, everyone knows it’s the “Allergy Capital of the Midwest.” Allergies = Itching. It’s not arithmetic, but it is something we all learn at a young age. Your eyes get watery, itching, and...
by Ideal Eye Surgery | May 12, 2021 | Eye Care, Lens
Do you hate the way your contacts feel, move, fall off, get stuck, get lost…but love the way you see when you wear them? Well, you’re living in the past. It’s even worse when you have dry eyes, allergies, astigmatism, corneal scars, RK surgery, keratoconus, and you...
by Ideal Eye Surgery | Nov 16, 2020 | Cataract Surgery, Eye Care
One of the great things about the field of Ophthalmology is that it is continually evolving and improving. Each year sees a vast array of new technologies that increase patient safety and improve visual outcomes. In essence, these devices make us as doctors and...
by Ideal Eye Surgery | Oct 16, 2020 | Dry Eyes, Eye Care
The majority of us have been spending much more time these past few months staring at phones, tablets, laptops and gaming consoles. The increased usage of electronic devices has undoubtedly burdened meibomian gland function and has led to an increase in gland...
