Stamford Ophthalmology

12/27/2020

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/22/sports/blind-runner-marathon-technology.html?referringSource=articleShare

A blind runner issued a challenge to technologists last year to find a way for him to run safely without a guide. They did.

05/20/2020

With many states observing shelter in place orders, some parents may be wondering how to help their kids learn and keep them entertained! The American Academy of Ophthalmology’s (AAO) Truhlsen-Marmor Museum of the Eye has dozens of lessons, interactive study guides and games, and kid friendly projects that can help teach your child about topics ranging from the parts of the eye to how blind spots in our vision and optical illusions work.
Put your and your child's eye knowledge to the test with this interactive diagram!

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04/09/2020

Chalazia, styes, hordeola? All of these terms are synonymous with bumps of the eyelid. Styes or hordeola tend to be painful and can affect the follicles at the root of eyelashes or oil glands of the eyelid. Chalazia are typically not painful but occur when the oil glands of the eyelid become
clogged.

What can you do at home to help treat a stye or chalazion?

1️⃣ Warm compresses: Soak a washcloth in warm water (not hot enough to burn your skin) and massage this over the eyelids for 10-15 mintues for 3 times per day. This helps to
open the clogged oil glands at the margin of the eyelids.

2️⃣ Lid scrubs: Extra bacteria on the eyelids can make these problems worse. It’s helpful to use baby shampoo over the base of the eyelashes to make sure your eyelids stay clean. This is helpful to do twice a day or at least once during bath time. Some pharmacies sell
eyelid wipes (Ocusoft is an example) that can be used for this purpose

3️⃣ As tempting as it may be, DO NOT attempt to drain or pop a stye or chalazia. Doing so
may cause scarring or a larger infection of the eyelid tissues to develop. Some severe or longstanding chalazia need to be drained by a surgical procedure by your ophthalmologist. Rarely antibiotics are needed if a stye is suspected to be infected.

*As always, content here does not substitute for medical advice. Always contact your eye doctor
of other healthcare professional if you have questions regarding your or your family’s health.*

10/14/2016

Some people are too busy to establish an eye healthy indoor environment. Others simply don't react until a problem arises.

08/19/2016

If you're a patient who's prone to eyelid infections, DO NOT lose hope. These situations can by trying, but the pain won't last forever.

07/20/2016

Most of us are too dehydrated to realize the benefits of proper hydration. Be sure to pay attention to your thirst levels to find out if you're dehydrated.

03/24/2016

http://www.kellogg.umich.edu/blogs/eyehealth/what-does-it-mean-when-your-eye-doctor-needs-photos-of-your-eye/

Taking images of the eye is an invaluable tool that ophthalmologists use to help diagnose and treat many types of eye conditions. If your Kellogg ophthalmologist sends you to our Ophthalmic Photography Department to

12/14/2015

Are you ready to have a content lens that lets you zoom in and out with the wink of an eye?