Clinical Information

The MGDRx Eyebag

The Benefits of The EyeBag? The EyeBag is suitable for both adults and children who have symptoms associated with Meibomian Gland Dysfunction. Conditions which usually benefit from regular twice daily EyeBag treatment are: Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) Blepharitis Dry Eye Syndrome Styes Eyelid Cysts Con…

Amblyopia

What is amblyopia? Amblyopia, which is more commonly called “lazy eye,” is poor sight in a normal eye. There’s usually nothing wrong with the eye itself; it’s just that the brain does not learn how to interpret the messages coming from that eye. Some people think “lazy eye” means a wandering or m…

Blocked Tear Duct

What is a blocked tear duct? As many as 6 percent of newborns have a blockage of a tear duct in the eye. This condition is called dacryostenosis or congenital (present at birth) lacrimal duct obstruction. Tears help clean and lubricate the eye and are produced in the lacrimal gland located under the bone of…

Conjunctivitis

What is conjunctivitis? Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye. The conjunctiva consists of the membrane that lines the inside of the eye and also a thin membrane that covers the actual eye. There are many causes of pink eye, including the following: allergie…

Hyphema

What is a hyphema? Hyphema refers to blood in the anterior chamber of the eye. The anterior chamber is the front section of the eye’s interior where fluid flows in and out, providing nourishment to the eye and surrounding tissues. A hyphema is usually caused by a trauma to the eye. Blood is seen in the eye…

Pediatric Cataract

Children’s Hospital pediatric ophthalmologists answer frequently asked questions What is a cataract? How does it grow? A cataract isn’t really something that grows. It’s just a cloudiness of the lens of the eye, which is supposed to be crystal clear. Imagine if the clear lens of your camera just turned…