Artificial tears and steroid drops can help the mild discomfort experienced after lasik.
Category Archives: Patient Cases
Corneal transplant
Corneal Ulcer
We have to treat this aggressively with antibiotics, to prevent permanent vision loss and scarring.
Posterior Synechia
This needs to be monitored carefully, as there is increased risk of glaucoma. With the iris adhering to the lens, there is blockage of the aqueous humor flow from the posterior chamber to the anterior chamber. This blocked drainage can cause the intraocular pressure to increase, causing damage to the optic nerve.
Cataract Surgery Complication
Posterior capsule opacification (PCO) referred to as ‘secondary cataract’ or ‘after cataract’, develops over the clear posterior capsule a few months to a few years after an uneventful cataract surgery. It results from the growth and abnormal proliferation of lens epithelial cells (LECs) on the posterior capsule. READ MORE
A Bleed in the Eye
Cardiovascular work-up, with CBC and BMP, was recommended.
A Stye
Treatment for a stye includes eyelid scrubs, hot compresses and oral antibiotics.
When the Cornea Turns White
Contact lens overwear
It Feels Like Something is in my Eye
Incomplete Eyelid Closure
Sometimes when the eyelid has been damaged, it does not completely close. This can lead to eye infections, so an antibiotic ointment can be helpful.
Corneal infiltrate
Deposits in your eye
A concretion is a small, hard, yellow or white deposit which can form in the conjunctiva that lines the inside of your eyelids. They can occur as a result of long-term inflammation, chronic irritation/allergies, and the normal aging process. The cells in your conjunctiva begin to degenerate. As this happens, other materials fill theContinue reading “Deposits in your eye”
Dry Eye Examinations
Severe dry eye can affect vision and be very uncomfortable. A pulse dose of steroid eye drops can be very effective. Dry Eye Symptoms Symptoms of dry eyes and dry eye syndrome include: Burning sensation Itchy eyes Uncomfortable eyes Fatigued eyes Sore eyes Dryness sensation Red eyes Light sensitivity Blurred vision Another common symptomContinue reading “Dry Eye Examinations”
Corneal Abrasion
A painful abrasion
Choroidal Nevus
When eyelashes poke your eye
A soft disposable contact lens works really well in these cases.
Neovascularization after corneal transplant
Corneal Abrasion
Post-cataract complication
Uncontrolled diabetes and hypertension
Retinal vein occlusions are the second most common type of retinal vascular disorder secondary to diabetes. They can occur at almost any age (although typically in middle to later years – most in those aged over 65 years) and their severity ranges from asymptomatic to a painful eye with severe visual loss.
Subconjunctival heme
Degenerative Myopia
Corneal inflammation
Symptoms include red eye, foreign body sensation, pain, sensitivity to light, watering, and blurred vision.
Entropion
When your eyelid turns inward, your lashes can irritate the cornea. Artificial tears can relieve the symptoms. I have also prescribed contact lenses, which acts as a corneal shield, in this condition. Some cases require surgical intervention.
Geographic atrophy
This can result in the loss of vision over time.
My eye hurts
Subepithelial infiltrates (SEI). SEIs generally occur after viral keratitis, but are also found in blepharitis and contact lens-related hypersensitivity. White blood cells from the limbal vasculature are drawn into the avascular cornea. What is Inflammation? Inflammation is the body’s response to protect tissues and organs. It is an efficient response caused by injury, infection, autoimmuneContinue reading “My eye hurts”
When your eye bleeds
Wet macular degeneration causes blurred vision or a blind spot in your visual field. It is caused by abnormal blood vessels that leak fluid or blood into the macula, which is responsible for central vision. Wet macular degeneration is one of two types of age-related macular degeneration. The other type — dry macular degeneration —Continue reading “When your eye bleeds”
When diabetes affects your eyes
What is diabetic eye disease? Diabetic eye disease can affect many parts of the eye, including the retina, macula, lens and the optic nerve. Diabetic retinopathy affects blood vessels in the retina that lines the back of the eye. It is the most common cause of vision loss among people with diabetes and the primary causeContinue reading “When diabetes affects your eyes”
Symptoms of dry eye
Symptoms of dry eye include: Pain Light sensitivity A gritty sensation A feeling of a foreign body or sand in the eye Itching Redness Blurring of vision A short course of steroids, Restasis, nutritional therapy, and ointments, can be very helpful in treating dry eye.
An unusual spot
The retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) is the pigmented cell layer just outside the neurosensory retina that nourishes retinal visual cells, and is attached to the choroid beneath and the retina above. The 7 functions of the RPE are: 1. light absorption essential 2. epithelial transport 3. spatial buffering of ions. 4. visual cycle. Continue reading “An unusual spot”
A growth on the eye
Many times, a pterygium does not cause symptoms. However, an inflamed or enlarged pterygium may cause redness and inflammation. A pterygium can grow onto the cornea (the clear, outer layer of the eye). This can distort the shape of the cornea, causing a condition called astigmatism. Symptoms of pterygium may include: Burning Gritty feeling ItchingContinue reading “A growth on the eye”
Macular Degeneration
As you get older, did you know that age related macular degeneration (ARMD) can have a significant impact on your vision? Symptoms of macular degeneration include: Blurred vision Distorted near vision Blind spots in your central vision Straight lines will appear wavy. The hallmark findings in nonexudative ARMD are drusen, RPE (pigment) changes, and geographicContinue reading “Macular Degeneration”
When your eyes are very dry…
Severe dry eye can cause blurriness in vision, and eventually lead to corneal scarring and ulceration. Treatments for dry eye include: Artificial tears: These can be used to supplement natural tear production. Preservative-free artificial tear solutions are recommended because they contain fewer additives, which can further irritate the eyes. Increasing tear production. Restasis can helpContinue reading “When your eyes are very dry…”