Ways to Help Alleviate the Symptoms of Thyroid Eye Disease
Approximately 1% of people in the United States have been diagnosed with a condition known as Graves’ disease due to a hyperthyroid condition. Individuals who have this condition are at risk of… read more
What Is Thyroid Eye Disease?
At Longwood Eye and LASIK, our ophthalmologists can diagnose and treat a range of eye conditions and diseases that can impact eye health and function. This includes thyroid eye disease… read more
Understanding Graves Disease
At Longwood Eye & LASIK, we work with patients in the community who are experiencing symptoms and concerns with their eyes and vision. One condition we work with is that… read more
Aches and Pains and Presbyopia. Oh Dear.
Turning 40 or 50 are milestones in life we all face, complete with their attendant baggage. Everything about us seems to be aging. And getting creaky and cranky or impossibly… read more
Those Annoying Little Floaters!
Seeing little black spots and squiggles? Do they disappear when you look directly at them? Although it seems strange and may even be alarming, the truth is that seven out… read more
World Glaucoma Week | March 6-12
Why does my doctors office ask me to fill out a family health questionnaire at every visit? Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness which causes progressive damage… read more
What Is Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis?
Your eyes produce tears for an important reason other than to release your emotions – your tears are designed to protect your eyes from irritation. If you’ve ever experienced conjunctivitis,… read more
Astigmatism De-mystified
If you have been told you have astigmatism and are wearing contact lenses or glasses that correct for it you are not alone. Astigmatism is common and can affect both… read more
How to Tell If You Have Conjunctivitis
As an eye condition that gets its reputation amongst middle school boys as the “fart on your pillow disorder,” conjunctivitis or pink eye is a lot more easy to catch… read more
Styes Vs. Chalazion
Having a lump around any part of your eye or eyelid may make you want to scream or run in horror. However, both styes and chalazions are two common eye… read more