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Dry eye is a relatively normal condition that is caused when the eyes don't produce enough lubrication or tears. It's also more common with the older population as well as with women.

Cataract surgery is a common operation. More than two million people get this surgical procedure every year. About half of the people in the United States over the age of 80 will either have cataracts or have received surgery to remove them.

Understanding Botox and Oculoplastics Do you have sagging eyelids? Oculoplastics can help. Due to aging, skin cancers, heavy eyelids, and other risk factors, your lower eyelids may sag, causing challenges with the surface of your eye.

Dr. Michele Espinosa received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Fairfield University in 2011. She earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the State University College of Optometry in 2015.

Diabetic Eye Disease There are several chronic eye diseases associated with diabetes, including glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema, and cataracts.

Get Your Yearly Eye Exam During Back to School This back-to-school season is a great time to get many medical appointments out of the way so that you will be free from having to miss school for appointments.

Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of blindness over age 50, affecting about 2.1 million people nationwide.

The human eye is one of the most complex structures in the body. Slight changes within the eye can have a lasting effect on vision. Glaucoma is a prime example.

According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, 20/20 vision is a term used to express normal visual acuity (the clarity or sharpness of vision) measured at a distance of 20 feet.

Surgeon Qualifications and Certifications Whether you are referred to a physician for surgical care, or you make the choice yourself, don't take your surgeon's qualifications for granted.