Mayo Clinic Q&A: Surgery Can Eliminate Vision Problems Related to Droopy Eyelids
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My droopy eyelids have worsened significantly over the past few years, but I’m hesitant to have surgery to fix them. What are the risks of having an eyelid lift, and how long is the recovery? ANSWER: Blepharoplasty, also called an eyelid lift, typically includes removing extra skin, muscle, and fat from the […]
Eye Spy
Looking into your eyes can reveal chronic health conditions Some time ago in high school, I accompanied my father for his yearly eye exam. It was mostly unremarkable, as I’m sure most teenagers find routine eye exams to be, but one moment stands out. “I can see you’ve had a history of high cholesterol,” said […]
The Evolution of Cataract Surgery
Simple and effective, removing a cataract is the sensible and first step to better sight By Terri Yablonsky Stat Gone are the days of wearing thick Coke-bottle glasses following cataract surgery. Today’s modern cataract removal procedures not only remove the cataract, but they can correct the faulty vision underneath at the same time. A cataract is a clouded lens of the […]
