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Getting CareWhat Is Considered A True Eye Emergency?
February 26, 2022
Even though Ophthalmologists see dozens of 鈥渆mergencies鈥 a day in the office, and we are happy to see them, few of them are true emergencies. An eye emergency is defined as a condition requiring prompt medical attention due to a鈥
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Getting CareWhat Is An Oculoplastic Surgeon?
February 25, 2022
Oculoplastic surgery (also known as ophthalmic plastic surgery) is a specialized dynamic field of medicine that combines the microsurgery of ophthalmology with the cosmetic principles of plastic surgery. This branch of ophthalmology focuses on plastic and reconstructive surgery of the eyelids,鈥
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Getting CareShould I Pay out of Pocket for Cataract Surgery?
February 22, 2022
That Depends On The Option You Choose Many surgeons refer to these options as 鈥淧remium,鈥 鈥淎dvanced,鈥 鈥淐ustom鈥 or 鈥淩efractive鈥 cataract surgery. This article will go on to describe the three basic choices that are available today to help you with your鈥
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Getting CareDilation for Pediatric Eye Exams & What You Need To Know
February 15, 2022
Children鈥檚 eye exams are important for many reasons. Kids need to see clearly to learn and develop. Without sharp vision and a fully functional visual system, children can struggle with reading, writing, playing sports, and socializing confidently. If your kid falls鈥
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Getting CareWhat is the difference between oculoplastic and plastic surgery?
February 14, 2022
At SightMD we offer a wide variety of services to help you see and look your best. We offer safe surgical and non-surgical options to help address signs of aging in the forehead, eyebrows, upper eyelids, and lower eyelids. These services are颅鈥
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Getting CareHow Much Does Eyelid Surgery Cost?
February 12, 2022
Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought your eyelids look droopy, baggy, or puffy? Did you ever feel like you look tired even after a good night鈥檚 rest? Such impressions can lead you to consider cosmetic eyelid surgery.鈥
Read MoreAdvances in Eye CareCanaloplasty: A Closer Look at This Advanced Glaucoma Treatment
February 3, 2022
Glaucoma is an eye condition that damages the optic nerve. It is usually tied to abnormally high intraocular pressure (IOP). Since the optic nerve is responsible for delivering images to your brain, damage can lead to irreversible vision loss and鈥
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Getting CareWhy We Wear Sunglasses After Cataract Surgery
January 31, 2022
If you鈥檝e ever had cataract surgery, one of the first things a doctor will hand you after the procedure is a pair of sunglasses. But why should you wear them? Here we lay out the reasons why we have to鈥
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Getting CareEye Floaters: What Are They & Should You Be Concerned?
January 20, 2022
Floaters. Most of us have had them, the little specs floating across your line of sight. They seem to appear out of nowhere, and when you try to look at them, they dart in another direction. What are eye floaters?鈥
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