PACHYMETRY
The measurement of intra-ocular pressure (pressure within the eye) is an important element in the detection of glaucoma. Historically doctors have accepted eye pressure values directly. It is now understood … Read more
PAPILLEDEMA
Papilledema is an ocular condition that causes swelling of the optic nerve. It is commonly bilateral, affecting both eyes, affects both sexes equally, can occur at any age, and is … Read more
People Who Have Alzheimer’s Disease or Who Are at Risk: Better Testing
Contents 1 People Who Have Alzheimer’s Disease or Who Are at Risk: Better Testing 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Simpler and Less Expensive 1.3 Immediate Results 1.4 Summing Up People Who Have … Read more
Photorefractive Keratectomy
Contents 1 Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) 2 Before the Procedure 3 During the Procedure 4 Following the Procedure Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) involves the removal of the top surface … Read more
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome Pigment Dispersion Syndrome occurs only in certain people – generally white nearsighted males between 20-50… Think of your iris – the coloured part of your eye – … Read more
Pigmentary Glaucoma
Pigmentary Glaucoma: The Metaphor of The Bathroom Sink A bathroom sink is a good way to illustrate the mechanics of pigmentary glaucoma. Just as the sink drain can become clogged … Read more
Pinguecula
Contents 1 Pinguecula 1.1 Symptoms 1.2 Treatment 1.3 Diagnosis Codes Pinguecula A pinguecula (pin-gwek-u-la) is a benign, yellowish-whitish nodule or small plaque that develops on the conjunctiva, the clear skin … Read more
Plaquenil Maculopathy
Plaquenil Maculopathy Plaquenil is an anti-inflammatory medication which helps reduce pain stiffness and swelling in the joints. Sometimes medications prescribed for certain conditions can have adverse effects on other parts … Read more
Possible Laser Surgery Complications
Contents 1 Complications of Laser Surgery 2 Refractive Complications 3 Infection 4 Regression 5 Poor Night Vision 6 Dry Eye 7 Loss of Best Corrected Vision 8 LASIK and Corneal … Read more
Pregnancy and Your Vision
Contents 1 Pregnancy and Your Vision 2 Contact Lenses in Pregnancy 3 Dry Eyes 4 Serious Health Issues 5 Best Wishes 6 Diagnosis Codes Pregnancy and Your Vision Along with … Read more
Premium IOL’s
Contents 1 CATARACT & PREMIUM IOL’s 2 Aspheric Design IOL’s 3 Blue Blocking / Aspheric IOL’s 4 Diagnosis Codes CATARACT & PREMIUM IOL’s A cataract is a clouding of the … Read more
Presbyopia
Presbyopia Presbyopia (>pres-be-O-pe-ah) is a vision condition caused by the aging of the eye. It affects nearly everyone by the age of 50. The Crystalline lens of the eye thickens … Read more
Presbyopia: What is it, and What are the Options?
Contents 1 Presbyopia: What is it, and What are the Options? 1.1 Progressive Lenses 1.2 Single Vision Reading Lenses 1.3 Multifocals: Bifocals and Trifocals 1.4 Trifocals 1.5 Presbyopia is Natural … Read more
Preventing AMD Through Nutrition
Contents 1 Preventing AMD Through Nutrition 2 Overview 3 Antioxidants & Zinc 4 Exact Dosages (from AREDS study) 5 Dietary Fats 6 Possible Side Effects of Nutritional Supplements 7 Diagnosis … Read more
Progressive Lenses
Contents 1 Progressive Lenses 2 Progressive Changes 3 Progressive Technology 4 Progressive Results 5 Diagnostic Codes Progressive Lenses When we begin to need extra help reading fine print or using … Read more
Protecting Your Eyes During Winter
Protecting Your Eyes During Winter Prolonged exposure can take its toll on you as you age Just like you have to wear sunglasses in the blazing heat of a summer … Read more
Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome
Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome The main problem with pseudoexfoliation is that there is a build-up of flaky material in the angle between the cornea and iris… Most people associate the term “exfoliation” … Read more
Pterygium
Contents 1 Pterygium 1.1 Signs and symptoms 1.2 Treatment 1.3 Diagnosis Codes Pterygium A pterygium (turr-i-gee-um) is a benign triangular-shaped growth or plaque that usually arises in the nasal corner … Read more
Ptosis (Drooping Eyelid)
Contents 1 Ptosis (Drooping Eyelid) 2 What Causes Ptosis? 3 Treatment 4 What Are the Risks of Surgery? 5 Outcome 6 Diagnosis Codes Ptosis (Drooping Eyelid) Gravity loss of elastic … Read more
Punctal Plugs
Punctal Plugs The entire in-office procedure is painless and usually takes only a few minutes. As strange as it sounds just picture a healthy eye as a full sink with … Read more
Pupil Dilation
Dilation Dilating eyedrops are used for your own benefit to certify that nothing is left undiscovered during your eye examination. Most of us are not even aware that our pupils … Read more