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Can Dry Eye Cause Blindness? Eye Doctor Explains
If you have dry eye disease, you may be wondering what the most severe complications can be from it. While dry eye disease can cause severe degrees of vision loss and could lead to functional vision loss, it would be extremely rare and uncommon for this disease to cause blindness. In this article, we will…
Amblyopia Vs Strabismus : What Is The Difference
Ambylopyia and strabismus are two eye conditions that tend to affect a child’s eyes. An eye doctor can see evidence of these diseases once a patient grows older, but typically they start in childhood. There are some exceptions to this, so let’s take a look at the difference between amblyopia vs strabismus. Amblyopia Vs Strabismus:…
LASIK VS ICL: Comparing Which Is Better For You
When it comes to vision correction, LASIK surgery and Implantable Collamer Lenses (ICL) are two popular refractive surgery options available today. These surgeries correct refractive errors such as nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism. However, there are many differences between the two including how they are done, who is a good candidate for each, and…
Cataracts Vs Glaucoma: Signs, Symptoms, Treatment
Cataracts and glaucoma are two different eye diseases. In this article we will go through the differences between cataracts and glaucoma, how they can be related, and what they have in common. So, if you have been wondering about cataracts vs glaucoma, you’re in the right place! Cataracts Vs Glaucoma: What Are They? Before we…
Blepharitis Vs. Chalazion: Eye Doctor’s Insights on Symptoms and Treatments
Written by Radhika Gholap, BS Patients often ask “What is the difference between blepharitis and a chalazion?” When it comes to blepharitis vs chalazion there are a few differences. There is also a strong relationship between the two. Blepharitis Vs. Chalazion: What Are They While both blepharitis and chalazion impact the eyelid, they are different…
Do Eye Drops Expire? How To Safely Use Eye Drops
Written by Dr. Radhika Gholap Yes, all eyedrops expire at some point, similar to all pharmaceutical products. But in some cases, you should stop using eyedrops before their expiration date. The expiry date for both prescription eye drops as well as over the counter eye drops is usually found on both the box that it…