Your Eye Specialists - Aventura

Try artificial tears like systane, refresh tears...about three to four times a day. Single drop in the eyes.

Strong family history puts you at risk, as well and smoking and exposure to sun without sunglasses. If the center of your vision become cloudy or distorted, see eye doctor. Monitoring with Amsler grid.

It means you have one or more risk factors that may lead to glaucoma, but you do not have glaucoma

It could be a stye or chlazion. Warm compresses are critical to resolution. May need to be surgically removed. This is easily done in the clinic.

Artificial tears OTC, Restasis or Xiidra, serum eye drops, punctual plugs. May need treatment to eyelids because blepharitis and meibomian gland dysfunction can cause dry eyes - need for warm compresses and eyelid scrubs

Use of a laser to help create incisions and soften cataracts for easier removal.

Irregular curvature of the cornea or lens of the eye that causes blurry vision by prevent light from focusing correctly on the retina

Raindrop, LASIK, contacts

LASIK is an FDA approved procedure and is considered safe.

LASIK provides an opportunity for patients to live independent of glasses or contacts. Schedule and evaluation to see if you're a candidate.

Sunglasses, quit smoking, eye protection when working outdoors or playing sports, healthy diet - fruits and vegetables, fish high in omega 3 fatty acids, get dilated eye exam.