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Hydroxychloroquine and Your Eyes
Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) was originally used to treat malaria and is now commonly used to treat rheumatological an...
Having Vision Issues After a Concussion...
The Centers for Disease Control estimates that around 2.8 million people in the United States suffer from a traumatic br...
Cataract Surgery and Anesthesia
The majority of cataract surgeries performed in the U.S. are done with a local anesthetic and IV sedation.The local anes...
9 Intriguing Facts About Green Eyes
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day and the “wearin’ of the green,” we thought it would be fun and fit...
What is Tonometry?
A common question asked during the eye exam is, “When is the puff coming?” Patients are referring to a...
- Written by Dover Eye Care
So you’re going about your day and notice a slight twinge when you blink. It starts off as a mild awareness then proceeds to a painful feeling with every blink. You look in the mirror to see what could be causing it, and there you see a small red...
- Written by Dover Eye Care
Age-related macular degeneration, often called ARMD or AMD, is the leading cause of vision loss among Americans 65 and older.
AMD causes damage to the macula, which is the central portion of the retina responsible for sharp central vision. AMD...
Read more: What Everyone Should Know About Macular Degeneration
