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Pigment Dispersion Syndrome: My Experience With This Eye Condition
Here is a patient's experience of pigment dispersion syndrome, which includes causes, treatment options, and day-to-day management tips for this unusual eye disorder.
My Experience With a Combined Vitrectomy and Cataract Surgery
This is about my experience having combined cataract surgery and a vitrectomy after having lost sight in the central vision of my left eye.
My Review of Cyxus Blue Light Filtering Glasses (How I Reduce Digital Eye Strain)
This is my honest and unsponsored review of Cyxus blue light blocking glasses. It is also an honest account of how I use them to reduce digital eye strain at work and at home.
8 Things I Learned From Getting LASIK Eye Surgery
I wanted to share my experience with anyone who is considering getting LASIK eye surgery in the future.
My Posterior Vitreous Detachment Symptoms
When I saw large black lines and squiggles in my vision, I thought it might have been retinal detachment. However, after getting a retinal scan, my ophthalmologist told me it was just vitreous detachment—a normal part of the aging process.
My Guide to Going to the Optician and Buying Glasses in China
Going to the optician is a common task for a vast number of us. However, when living abroad such simplistic tasks pose a series of learning curves and challenges. Buying glasses in China is the same.
My Tips for Buying Eyeglasses Online
My guide to buying prescription spectacles online, comparing the advantages and disadvantages relative to buying from a brick-and-mortar store.
My Cataract Surgery at Age 35 . . . Wait, What?
When a person hears the word "cataract," one usually thinks of a condition that plagues aging adults—and by aging I mean folks who are in their 70's and beyond. That's what I thought, too...
How Eye Exercises Improved My Vision
I have been doing eye exercises for over four years, and my vision continues to improve. These simple vision-improvement exercises made a huge difference in the quality of my eyesight.
My Story: What to Expect Before and After Cataract Surgery
Rest easier by knowing what to expect when cataract surgery looms in your future.
Caloric Test for Dizziness: My Experience and What to Expect
The caloric test examines inner ear function in patients who have balance problems or who suffer from dizziness. Knowing what to expect can ease anxiety about the procedure.
Best Gifts for Someone With Vision Problems
Here is some advice for buying practical aids for those who have failing eyesight or vision problems.
How My Doctor Cured My Glaucoma With Laser Iridotomy
I'll describe the procedure my ophthalmologist used to control eye pressure when I was diagnosed with glaucoma.
Losing My Eyesight to Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease that steals your vision like a thief in the night. What is it? What are the symptoms? Learn more about this silent thief.
Wearing Contact Lenses for the First Time: A Personal Story
Contacts lenses provide better quality of vision than glasses, and they also provide more freedom for physical activities. Here is my experience of contact lenses—the joys and the pitfalls!
Patient Review of Crystalens AO: Results of an Intraocular Lens Implant
A review of the postoperative results of a Crystalens AO implant. Observations, improvements, and problems from a patient's viewpoint.
Losing My Eyesight to MacTel—Juxtafoveal Macular Telangiectasia
I am losing my eyesight to a disease called MacTel, or Idiopathic Juxtafoveal Macular Telangiectasia. The doctor told me there was no treatment, but I found out that laser treatments or cryotherapy injections can be done.
Cataract Surgery or Crystalens Implant: My Story
Personal experience with cataract surgery and a Crystalens implant, including the surgery, early results and the costs of the procedure
Symptoms of Eye Cataracts: Are You Losing Your Vision? My Story
This article explains what a cataract is, what the symptoms are, and a summary of my own experience with this condition.
Why Did My Eye Turn Red? Subconjuctival Hemorrhage
What causes your eye to suddenly turn so red it looks like a bloody eye? How long does it take to heal? This article is based on my experience with this condition.
My Experience With Blepharospasm and Uncontrollable Eye Blinking
Movement disorders, collectively known as dystonias, can render sufferers unable to function without treatment. The good news is: therapeutic botox, not cosmetic botox, can give them back their lives.
Seeing Specks, Spots, Dots, Lines? Insights From Someone With "Eye Floaters"
Eye floaters are those annoying dots, dashes, and specks in the eye that only the affected person can see. This article explores what causes them.
What It Means When You See Flashes and Floaters in Your Eyes
The author of this article is a technical research writer who experienced eye floaters and flashes. He explains what you need to know.
How I Endured Face-Down Recovery After a Vitrectomy
Face-down positioning after a vitrectomy can be a boring yet stressful time. Here are a few things I did to make the experience easier for me.
My Experience With Cataract Eye Surgery and Recovery
I hope others can be reassured by my experience with cataract surgery and post-operative recovery. It is not as scary a procedure as you may think.
My Cataract Surgery and How Much Crystalens Cost
The cost of a Crystalens implant can vary widely. Learn how the cost can be affected by a surgeon's philosophy and product packaging—from personal experience and the experience of others.
I Have Duane Syndrome, a Rare Eye Condition
My personal experience with Duane Syndrome, a rare eye condition that does not allow me to move my left eye to the left.