by Dr. Robert Benza
7. September 2010 08:32
Droopy eyelids are very common. If one or both of the eyelids have drooped, this is often known as ptosis. Ptosis can be seen in young children associated with other ocular problems but can also be seen in just about any age group. As we age, the tissues in the upper eyelids can stre...
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by Dr. Robert Benza
23. August 2010 10:53
What is "lazy eye"? Many of our patients will refer to lazy eye as a condition when the eyes are not straight. The two medical terms which best describe the condition are strabismus and amblyopia. Children often appear to have "crossed eyes" when they are young. Strabismus refers to t...
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by Dr. Robert Benza
2. August 2010 11:06
Who needs an eye exam and how often? There is no absolute answer to this question.I believe most eye physicians will answer the question differently. A good way to approachthe situation is based on risk. This is the question I ask myself: what patients are more likelyto h...
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by Dr. Robert Benza
5. July 2010 10:06
Can anyone wear contact lenses? Actually, many patients who need correction for improvement in their distance vision can wear contacts. However, some patients may not be eligible to wear them depending on the shape or condition of their eyes. Most physicians ...
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by Dr. Robert Benza
21. June 2010 09:58
What is iritis? Many patients present with symptoms of light sensitivity, pain and tearing along with redness. This may occur in one eye or both at the same time. It is often mistaken for conjunctivitis. The iris is the colored part of the eye which has a muscle to adjust the s...
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by Dr. Robert Benza
7. June 2010 11:00
What are floaters? Many patients complain of varying particles or debris which appear in their vision. These typically occur one eye at a time. Patients report debris which may look like a black dot, a strand of hair, an amoeba, or even "lint". Some of our patients ...
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by Dr. Robert Benza
24. May 2010 10:17
Blepharitis is a very common condition among patients. Many patients will note "matter" on their eyelashes or debris in the corner of their eyes. You may notice this particularly in the morning. Patients always ask why they are getting this problem. Some patients ...
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by Dr. Robert Benza
10. May 2010 10:15
Macular Degeneration is one of the most common eye conditions in our population as we age. It can be very significant since the central vision often is compromised resulting in decreased activities such as reading, computer work, watching television and driving a car. Since most patien...
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by Dr. Robert Benza
3. May 2010 09:27
Conjunctivitis is very common in adults and kids. Interestingly, most patients who have a red eye think they have the contagious form of conjunctivitis. Actually, conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the membrane (conjunctiva) which overlies the white part of the eye whic...
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by Dr. Robert Benza
26. April 2010 10:46
Many of our patients ask us about Glaucoma. It seems to be a confusing topic even though there are millions of patients with this condition in the United States. Glaucoma is a problem with the optic nerve (damage), often associated with elevated eye pressure which causes periph...
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