Your resource for learning about eye care procedures and conditions, from the experts at Milan Eye Center.
Dilation is an essential part of a comprehensive eye examination. It is necessary to diagnose and monitor many medical conditions. Most patients ask why dilation is needed, what are the side effects, and how it works. The intention of this article is to answer the questions patients have about dilation. …
The diagnosis of glaucoma can be straight forward when intraocular pressure is elevated, however, the diagnosis is more elusive in patients with statistically normal pressures. Glaucoma is defined by a characteristic optic disc cupping with thinning of the retinal nerve fiber layer and, as it becomes more advanced, a typical …
As a Cataract, Cornea and Refractive Surgeon, it would seem odd that the topic I’ve chose to discuss in this newsletter is glaucoma surgery. This is, perhaps, the point – glaucoma surgery is no longer strictly the burden of a glaucoma specialist. Glaucoma surgery has become mainstream over the past …
Eyelid twitching, medically known as eyelid myokymia, is due to small, fast contractions of the muscle around the eye that controls closure of the eyelids; This muscle is called the orbicularis oculi. Typical presentation of myokymia is unilateral (one-sided) and impacts the lower eyelid more commonly than the upper eyelid. …
A cataract is caused by the clouding of the natural human lens. When the cloudy lens is removed with surgery, a new artificial lens is placed in the eye to focus images properly. When considering cataract surgery, it is important to discuss the risks and benefits of the surgery with …
Milan Eye Center with its location in Marietta offers the latest technological advancements in cataract surgery to patients in the metro Atlanta area. Located in the heart of East Cobb, this state-of-the-art facility has now been open since July 2015. In addition to being a fully equipped clinic with the …
Macular degeneration is one of the leading causes of blindness in individuals over the age of 60. Also called age-related macular degeneration (ARMD or AMD), it occurs due to a breakdown of the normal retina structures and accumulation of waste products, known as drusen, in the center of the retina, …
Independence Day is right around the corner, and with this holiday comes parades, backyard barbeques, and of course, fireworks shows. And while playing with fireworks in your own backyard may sound like fun, thousands of people are injured by fireworks per year, many of whom are children. Most fireworks injuries …
Our upper and lower eyelids are both essential to our vision and play a significant part in defining our beauty. However, over time the aging process, environment, genetics, and life take their collective toll. This results in changes to the tone, texture, and elasticity of the skin and, in some …
April 28th is World Day of Safety and Health at work. This day is meant to bring awareness about global safety in the workplace and to promote the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases. The focus of this day is to remind all of us of ways to stay healthy …