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If you wear contact lenses you may be at particular risk to develop the condition known as dry eye, where your eyes may feel dry and scratchy. Lauren Gormley, an optometrist at Johns Hopkins, describes why wearing contacts may precipitate … Co
Dry eye can develop for a number of reasons, whether it’s because oil glands at the base of your eyelashes aren’t making enough oil or you aren’t producing sufficient tears to keep your eyes lubricated. Lauren Gormley, an optometrist at … Once
People with dry eye tend to try to self-manage for some time, with a range of over the counter products available to them. Lauren Gormley, an optometrist at Johns Hopkins, says many become frustrated and seek help. Gormley: By the time … An e
If you have dry eye it’s important to know what type it is, since that will determine best possible management strategies. That’s according to Lauren Gormley, an optometrist at Johns Hopkins. Gormley: The more type of dry eye is evaporative …
Dry eye is just what it sounds like, a syndrome that produces the sensation of dry eyes. Lauren Gormley, an optometrist at Johns Hopkins, says conditions may have been right for you to develop the condition but a lifestyle change … If your eye
Millions of Americans have dry eye, a troubling and sometimes serious condition affecting the parts of the eye that are in contact with our external environment. Lauren Gormley, a optometrist at Johns Hopkins, describes some of the known risk f
If you’ve been trying to manage your dry eyes yourself with the multitude of products available over the counter, you may be causing yourself more harm than good. That’s because dry eye may be a symptom of a number of … Assessing dry eye requi
You’ve probably experienced the sensation that your eyes are dry. They may also be scratchy or sore. Lauren Gormley, an optometrist at Johns Hopkins, says for millions of Americans these sensations and more serious ones are a daily ordeal and …
LASIK and PRK are both eye surgeries used to correct vision, but are their benefits permanent? Meghan Berkenstock, an ophthalmologist at Johns Hopkins, explains. Berkenstock: The earlier you get LASIK or PRK the longer the effect will last bec
Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer, and it can sometimes be found in the eye. Meghan Berkenstock, an ophthalmologist at Johns Hopkins, says having your eyes examined regularly can help in early detection of this type of … A serio
It is possible to spot diabetes by looking into the eyes, in particular by looking at their arteries. Meghan Berkenstock, an ophthalmologist at Johns Hopkins, says there are many diseases that can be identified here. Berkenstock: Another thing
Getting your eyes examined regularly may help you detect a range of diseases very early in their development. Meghan Berkenstock, an ophthalmologist at Johns Hopkins, says it all has to do with blood supply to the eye. Berkenstock: We’re the o
The eyes should be assessed very early in life to detect problems, since the sooner solutions are implemented the better the outcome. That’s according to Meghan Berkenstock, an ophthalmologist at Johns Hopkins. Berkenstock: A lot of it starts
Cancer is an area where artificial intelligence or machine learning is making great strides. Elliot Fishman, a medical imaging expert at Johns Hopkins, says the computer’s role goes from interpreting the image obtained in scanning to applying i
Low vision is common, especially as we age. Judith Goldstein, a low vision expert at Johns Hopkins, says that in addition to seeking comprehensive care for the condition, loved ones really need to be involved also. Goldstein: This is where … F
Some one in six people over the age of 45 have a condition called low vision, where they have trouble reading, driving, or telling colors apart. And that number rises to one in four in those over the age of … Low vision is much more common tha
Low vision, which affects one in four adults over 75, is often associated with damage to the macula, the part of the eye where our vision usually works best. Judith Goldstein, a low vision expert at Johns Hopkins, says there … Can anything be
Anchor lead: A new device may make treating a common eye disease much easier, Elizabeth Tracey reports Macular degeneration or AMD is an eye disease that is a leading cause of blindness in people older than fifty. One form of … July 18, 2019 –
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