What is tear duct obstruction?
Your tear ducts are used to produce tears for the eyes. These tears have many purposes. They help keep the eyes moist and healthy, while also washing away dirt and debris. The tears also nourish …
What is ptosis and how is it managed?
Patients who notice a drooping of the eyelid on one or both sides of the face may be dealing with a condition known as ptosis. Ptosis is a muscular problem where the muscles in the …
Make Sure Those Hands Are Clean
Now that we are more than several months into this COVID pandemic we should know a thing or two about keeping clean. We have been told over and over by the various health experts to …
All about astigmatism
At Southside Eye Care, we can evaluate patients for a wide range of vision and eye health concerns. One condition that might be diagnosed is that of astigmatism. What is astigmatism and how can it …
What To Do About Drooping Eyelids
It is a fact of nature that we inherit our physical characteristics from our parents. In some cases there is a very obvious resemblance to one parent or the other; “She looks just like her …
How to care for contact lenses
Many men and women considering ditching their prescription eyewear might start thinking about using contact lenses. While these medical devices can help you see clearly without dealing with eyeglasses, they do require specific care and …
Understanding the condition called ectropion
If you are noticing the lower eyelid drooping outward and causing your eyes to appear tired and red, you may be diagnosed with a condition called ectropion. Ectropion is the medical term that refers to …
FAQ’s about presbyopia
If you’ve been noticing that you’re holding objects further from your eyes to see then clearly, it may be time for an eye examination to check for a condition known as presbyopia. At Southside Eye …
How an astigmatism impacts your vision
Patients who have been diagnosed with an astigmatism might not understand what the condition is, what is causes, and what can be done to treat it. The team of Southside Eye Care in Chesapeake, VA …
June is cataract awareness month!
During the month of June, our team at Southside Eye Care encourages patients to become more aware of the development and treatment of cataracts. June is designated as Cataract Awareness Month, which makes it a …
