Blog, Eye care in Rockport ME, Maine Coast Eye Care

Blepharoplasty Surgery: What is it and what are the benefits of eyelid surgery?

August 24, 2021

As we get older, our face naturally starts to change. Every patient is different and so the rate at which this happens can vary, but one of the changes that you will probably first start to notice is the difference in the skin around your eyes. This skin is very thin and is easily affected by the aging process, during which reduced production of collagen and elastin causes skin to lose natural suppleness and elasticity. This enables lines and wrinkles to form and skin to sag. Fortunately, this is something that can be corrected using blepharoplasty surgery...Read More

LipiFlow for Dry Eye

June 07, 2021

There are many different conditions that can affect the health of our eyes and the quality of our vision. Studies estimate that around 5 million adults in the United States will have an eye condition known as dry eye at any given point in time. This common problem can cause a range of unpleasant symptoms, which can last for weeks, months, or even years without treatment. These may come and go or remain persistent. Either way, many patients need the intervention of their eye doctor to obtain relief. One of the treatment options that you may be recommended is LipiFlow...Read More

Diagnosing and Care for Glaucoma

March 31, 2021

Although glaucoma is a serious eye condition that you cannot detect on your own. The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology stresses the importance of routine eye exams in spotting early symptoms of glaucoma. People in their 40s may start to experience early changes in their vision. If you want to understand the care methods and diagnostic techniques for glaucoma, here’s what you should know...Read More

Preventing and Treating Ocular Allergies

January 27, 2021

Have you experienced the feeling that there’s something lodged inside your eye? If your eyes are red and itchy, but you don’t see anything trapped in them, it could be an allergic reaction. Everyone knows how irritating this can be. Here are some ways you can prevent and treat ocular allergies...Read More

Candidates for Eye Lid Surgery

October 15, 2020

Have you ever considered going for blepharoplasty, also known as eyelid surgery? Surgeons conduct this surgery on their patients to remove skin, fat, or muscle in the upper or lower eyelids. This is cosmetic surgery, so people who go through it want to improve their appearance. However, some conditions might lead to a doctor prescribing this surgery in the event that the eyelids are affecting their patients’ vision...Read More

Importance of Geriatric Eye Care

June 30, 2020

There are some age-related eye diseases that are particularly common. Regular eye exams will help to ensure that signs of these diseases are identified early, enabling prompt treatment. As a result, geriatric eye care appointments can potentially prevent patients from experiencing unpleasant and debilitating symptoms and stop temporary and even permanent vision loss. ..Read More

Diabetic Eye Exams and Treatment Options

April 15, 2020

Most people have heard of diabetes, which is a metabolic condition characterized by the presence of too much sugar in your blood. However, far fewer people are aware that uncontrolled diabetes has the potential to affect our sight and even lead to permanent vision loss. There are two different types of diabetes, known as Type I and Type II, but both can have significant consequences for your vision. ..Read More