An ocular migraine (retinal migraine) is a temporary visual disturbance. It can affect one or both eyes. While less common than typical migraines, ocular migraines primarily impact vision and may or may not cause head pain. Recognizing […]
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Are constant eye spasms driving you crazy? It could be blepharospasm. The condition causes eyelids to twitch, blink, or move in unusual and uncontrollable ways. At Southside Eye Care, our experienced team of ophthalmology and optometry specialists understands
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Migraines are more than just severe headaches. They can significantly impact various aspects of your health, including your vision. One specific type of migraine, called an ocular migraine, directly affects your eyesight. Understanding the connection between
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Diabetic retinopathy is a serious eye condition that affects individuals with diabetes. It occurs when high blood sugar levels damage blood vessels in the retina, and can lead to vision impairment or even blindness if left
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Trabeculectomy is a surgical procedure that can treat glaucoma, which is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, often due to increased pressure within the eye. When conservative treatments like eye drops
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Most people wouldn’t go to the doctor for a passing headache, but sometimes a visit is well-warranted. When ocular migraines strike, they could indicate serious problems. What Makes a Migraine? A migraine is a headache that recurs
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If you’re one of the 16.4 million people in America with dry eye, you know how scratchiness and discomfort can take away from life’s big moments. Even the eye drops you use are only so effective, and
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You wake up in the morning with a red, itchy eye. It’s oozing a bit of goop, or it’s sealed shut. Is it pink eye or something else? This common occurrence happens due to a
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The thyroid has a huge impact on how the body functions, particularly the effectiveness of its endocrine system. Located in the front of the neck, one of the key functions of the thyroid involves regulating
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What Is Blepharitis? If you find yourself frequently experiencing eye swelling redness, and crusting, you could have blepharitis. It occurs when the margins of your eyelids become inflamed. Blepharitis can be chronic, or it can happen only
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