LipiFlow is a revolutionary treatment that addresses one of the causes of dry eye disease, instead of merely treating the symptoms. In less than 15 minutes, the in-office treatment gets to the root of what causes most dry eye cases — and provides lasting relief. Leading Boston LipiFlow provider and ophthalmologist Ernest Kornmehl explains the… Read the full article
Category: Dry Eye
What Are Common Dry Eye Symptoms?
Dry eye syndrome occurs for two reasons: either you do not produce enough tears to keep your eyes properly lubricated, or the tears you do produce are poor-quality. The most universal symptoms of dry eye are a dry sensation in the eyes and eyes that feel scratchy, burn or itch. However, the symptoms of dry… Read the full article
Can Dry Eye Affect Your Vision?
Dry eye syndrome occurs when the eyes lack the lubrication they need, due to a problem with either the quantity or quality of the tears or excessive evaporation of tears. While the most common symptoms of dry eye are chronically dry, irritated eyes, the condition can also take a toll on visual clarity. Read on as Dr…. Read the full article
Can Dry Eye Be Reversed?
Dry eye is a chronic condition that affects millions of Americans. Someone with dry eye either does not produce enough tears to keep the eyes properly moisturized, or produces tears that are of poor quality and cannot sufficiently lubricate the eyes. Those experiencing symptoms of dry eye (e.g., itchy, irritated eyes; sensitivity to light; general discomfort)… Read the full article
Relieving Dry Eyes with LipiFlow
Millions of people all over the world suffer from eye irritation and pain as a result of a condition known as dry eye syndrome. Dry eyes can feel scratchy, cause sensitivity to light and make it difficult to wear contact lenses. After a while, these symptoms may start to interfere with daily life. And if left… Read the full article
Relief for Dry Winter Eyes
Everyone’s eyes occasionally feel dry or itchy. However, these symptoms can intensify in the winter, when bitingly cold temperatures, wind and high thermostats aggravate eyes even further. If dry eyes are bothering you, don’t wait for symptoms to subside on their own. Here, Boston LASIK surgeon Ernest Kornmehl shares his best tips for relieving dry winter eyes. Don’t Overdo… Read the full article
LipiFlow- Putting A Lid on Evaporative Dry Eye (Final pt.)
Severely obstructed meibomian glands can have higher melting points. Multiple treatments over a short period may be of benefit, but the cost is prohibitive and a clinical trial would be necessary to support this observation. I have also had a patient referred with a persistent epithelial defect (PED) with MGD one peruses multiple Internet sites… Read the full article
Risks and Complications with LASIK (Pt. 3)
Corneal Abrasion Approximately 1 to 5 percent of LASIK patients develop a smallcorneal abrasion, or scrape, caused by friction of the microkeratome. The eye is covered by a thin layer of skin, called the epithelium. This skin is just like the skin on your hand except that it is clear so you can see through… Read the full article
Risks and Complications with LASIK (Pt. 2)
Overcorrection Overcorrection results when the refractive error is changed more than was intended. An initial, or temporary, overcorrection may occur and usually rights itself in the first month. After a treatment for farsightedness, an overcorrection would make you temporarily nearsighted. In this case, your distance vision would be somewhat blurred and your near vision rather good…. Read the full article
After Your Lasik Procedure (Final Pt.)
Most patients are genuinely surprised by how quickly their vision improves after LASIK. Although the corneal flap adheres quickly, your eyesight will continue to improve until it finally reaches a point at which it becomes stable. The time it takes to establish visual stability after LASIK varies for each patient. For some, stability can be achieved… Read the full article