Blepharitis

Posted in Conditions & Treatments | Posted by Dr. Rootman
November
15

Blepharitis is a chronic condition of the eyelids and oil producing glands surrounding the eyeball. These glands become infected with bacteria that normally reside on the skin. Once infected, the glands become swollen while the multiplying bacteria release irritants into the eye causing it to be red and sore. This is a […]

In people with keratoconus, until a few years ago, we had no choice but to replace all three layers of the cornea to correct their problem. This was a good option, called a corneal transplant. It involved using a small round blade to cut out the central thin part of the cornea. […]

November
14

The effectiveness of the Botox injection seems to have caught the eye of the fashion conscious and every one wishing to put in a beautiful facial appearance. Botox injections are diluted forms of Botulinum toxin, injected between the eyebrows to remove the facial wrinkles visible in an individual. Botox offers a safe, convenient and effective […]

November
14

Who wouldn’t love to have a young and beautiful face that people will envy and others admire. Well, it’s something that is now possible. Thanks to Botox, the highly popular and non surgical injection, that’s helped millions attain a youthful, vibrant and pleasant facial appearance by removing the facial wrinkles and the visible signs of […]

Short-Term Precautions:
As in any type of surgery, a short rest is also needed after the LASIK eye surgery. After getting discharged from the hospital, it is absolutely necessary to follow your doctor’s advice. Proper rest, following the doctor’s prescriptions, and contacting your doctor on suspecting a problem are advised. Some precautions to be taken to […]

Laser eye surgery is a technologically advanced medical procedure that helps to eliminate the use of glasses and contact lenses by an individual. It reshapes the cornea of the eye permanently. Laser eye surgery offers a quick and easy way to correct all optical vision problems in an individual.

September
20

Your Eyes
According to the Merriam Webster dictionary cataract is defined as – “A clouding of the lens of the eye or its surrounding transparent membrane that obstructs the passage of light.” Studies say that cataract is the most widespread problem that occurs in the eye and affects most as we grow older.

Your eye is one […]

What is Keratoconus? To understand Keratoconus, one must first understand the anatomy of the eye. The eye has a clear dome on the front, kind of like the crystal on a watch. This clear dome is called the cornea and works as a lens to the eye, to focus images in the […]