by Administrator | Mar 24, 2017 | Eye Health, Uncategorized
Blepharitis, the inflammation of eyelids has been a nagging problem for centuries, affecting in America alone more than 82 million people. Imagine putting up with tired itchy, burning, runny and dry eyes every day? It won’t kill you, nor necessarily blind you...
by Administrator | Mar 22, 2017 | From Dr. Hearing, Uncategorized
Glaucoma Drops Grow Longer Eyelashes by Dr. Scott Hearing For many years, both patient and doctors have noticed that certain prostaglandin analog eye drops used for glaucoma (particularly Lumigan), cause eyelashes grow longer. Recently bimatoprost, the molecule in...
by Administrator | Aug 8, 2016 | Eye Facts, From Dr. Hearing, Uncategorized
Although the Latin definition of the word glaucoma- an opacity of the human lens- can be confused with the common cataract, glaucoma really describes a group of eye diseases which affect the optic nerve. Left untreated glaucoma can cause permanent vision loss and even...
by Administrator | Aug 2, 2016 | From Dr. Hearing, Uncategorized
Another true story from Dr. Hearing: The last Wednesday and Thursday of each July is a national holiday for my family and me. It is the Florida’s sport divers’ mini lobster season- a two-day head-start on the commercial harvest of Florida lobster. This past...
by Administrator | Jul 28, 2016 | Eye Facts, Uncategorized
1 The average blink lasts for about 1/10th of a second. 2 While it takes some time for most parts of your body to warm up to their full potential, your eyes are on their “A game” 24/7. 3 Eyes heal quickly. With proper care, it only takes about 48...
by Administrator | Jul 26, 2016 | Healthy Eyes, Uncategorized
Beyond carrots You’ve probably heard that carrots and other orange-colored fruits and vegetables promote eye health and protect vision, and it’s true: Beta-carotene, a type of vitamin A that gives these foods their orange hue, helps the retina and other...
