Dry Eye Workup Explained Several medical and environmental conditions can cause dry eyes. To successfully treat dry eyes and provide lasting relief, Dr. Pinkerton must pinpoint the specific cause. Although natural tears are often a patient’s first line of defense…
Patients often ask whether taking nutritional supplements will protect their vision and prevent or slow the progression of degenerative eye diseases. Research has shown that certain vitamins and minerals support ocular health, and while it’s possible to get these nutrients…
The drug Avastin has proved just as effective as Lucentis at improving visual acuity lost as a result of age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, according to a widely reported study published April 28 in the New England Journal of Medicine.…
Ever wonder why doctors sometimes recommend a name brand prescription drug over a cheaper generic? And does it seem like your optometrist or ophthalmologist tends to do so more often? There’s a reason for both. With the cost of drugs…
This time of year can be downright miserable for allergy sufferers. Here in East Texas, winter allergens combine with springtime pollens to deliver a double dose of sniffling and sneezing. Most people manage these symptoms with allergy medications. But what…