What is a Cataract? With age, the natural lens of your eye slowly becomes cloudy. This is called a cataract. It is a normal process and starts when you are very young. Your lens is like an onion, gradually getting thicker and cloudier with age. Some people’s lenses become cloudy more quickly and can require surgery as early as in their late 30′s or 40′s, while others may not need surgery until they are in their 70′s, 80′s or even 90′s. Overview of the Eye Think of your eye as a camera. In order for a camera to function, you need a lens…

What is vitreolysis? Also known as floater laser treatment, vitreolysis is a non-invasive, pain-free procedure that can eliminate the visual disturbance caused by floaters. The goal of vitreolysis is to achieve a “functional improvement”. That is, to allow you to return to “normal” day-to-day activities without the hindrance of floaters. How does vitreolysis work? Vitreolysis involves the application of nanosecond pulses of laser light to evaporate the vitreous opacities and to sever the vitreous strands. During this process, the floater’s collagen and hyaluronin molecules are converted into a gas. The end result is that the floater is removed and/or reduced to a size…

Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is a common eye condition, yet many people don't realize they have it. You get it when there's a problem with a few dozen tiny glands in your eyelids that help make the oil layer of your tears. The most common type, obstructive MGD, happens when the gland openings get clogged, and less and less oil reaches the eye surface. Lipiflow - What is Lipiflow? The Lipiflow procedure is a curative procedure where a device that produces heat and mild lid pressure is applied to the patient's eyelids (most patients state it feels like an eyelid massage),…