Article written by Dr. Jessica Weis, O.D. You develop a red eye that persists for a few days and call your eye doctor requesting an antibiotic for...
Eye Conditions
Southern Border of Your Cornea
You’ve heard about it on the news. You’ve heard about it from the politicians. Maybe you even heard about it from your relatives over the holidays....
Ozempic Use and Worsening Diabetic Retinopathy
Your doctor just put you on Ozempic (generic name: semaglutide) to better control your diabetes, so that should mean it will help your eyes too,...
Pink Eye, Allergies and Dry Eyes: What's the Difference?
Dry eye disease , eye allergies , and pink eye are uncomfortable conditions that include many similar symptoms, such as burning, swelling, and...
Eyelid Puffiness
Dealing with Eyelid Puffiness It’s a simple fact of life: As you age, things stretch out. I hate it, and I know you do, too. You could hide...
Best Initial Treatment Options for Glaucoma
What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a disease of the eyes that, if untreated, can lead to permanent loss of vision. In fact, it is the second leading...
Flying After Eye Surgery
As we rapidly approach the holiday season, families begin arranging travel plans. However, if you have upcoming eye surgery or suffer from an eye...
Migraines, Ocular Migraines
A simulation of an “aura.” It may even grow to cover half of one side of your vision in both eyes The first time you experienced an “aura,” or the...
The Visual Aspects of Baseball
With baseball season in full swing, from local little leagues, to the St. Louis Cardinals battling for first place, at Ideal Eye Surgery Centers we...
Cataract Awareness Month - June 2022
June is Cataract Awareness Month and the whole month is devoted to this condition because of its extreme prevalence and significance. Here are some...
Contact Lenses- Do's and Don'ts
Do you ever wonder if you’re taking care of and using your contact lenses correctly? Many people have been wearing contacts for years and still...
Floaters, YUK!
Dontcha just hate floaters?! Those little black or gray shadows that move in your vision making you think there’s a bug flying in your face! I have...
Tired of Reading Glasses?
If you’re over the age of 40, there’s a good chance you’ve realized that your near vision “just isn’t what it used to be.” The loss of ability to...
Are the Eyes the Window to the Soul?
Valentine’s Day is coming up, so while you’re gazing into your partner’s beautiful eyes, remind them to schedule an eye exam. I’m not sure about the...
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 leave my sunglasses at home, right?” Wrong! Sunglasses are a...
Myopia Management
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a condition in which distant objects are blurry, but near objects are clear. Depending on the severity of your...
A Brief History of Allergic Conditions in the Eyes
Allergy is a relatively modern-day medical phenomenon. Saying that doesn’t necessarily change the misery that one feels here in the Mid-West,...
How Eyelash Extensions Can Affect Our Eyes
False eyelashes and extensions are a semipermanent beauty trend that has recently gained major popularity. However, the art has been around since...
3 Most Common Causes of Fluctuating Vision
One of the most common complaints we hear from patients is that their vision isn’t stably clear—it fluctuates. They can describe this in many ways....
Functional Medicine and Dry Eyes
Functional medicine is a partnership between patient and doctor, paving a path to wellness by understanding the root cause of disease. Dry eye is a...
Surprising Health Conditions Diagnosed on the Routine Eye Exam – Part 2
You can tell all THAT just from my eye exam?! Last month we opened a discussion on some of the general health conditions that can be diagnosed...
Surprising Health Conditions Diagnosed on the Routine Eye Exam – Part 1
You can tell all THAT just from my eye exam?! Many patients are surprised to find out that their eye examination is much more than an evaluation of...