Sometimes, our natural tears are not enough. Patients in the community of Chesapeake, VA who are struggling with conditions such as dry eye may want to seek the assistance of an eye doctor. In fact, this condition impacts almost 300 million men and women worldwide. At Southside Eye Care, our professionals, including Drs. Michael Keverline, […]
Patients in Chesapeake, VA who have been diagnosed with a cataract in one or both eyes may be unsure as to the treatment options available to them. While a cataract can result in blurred vision and nearsightedness that can be corrected with new prescription eyeglasses, the only true way to treat cataracts is with eye […]
It is human nature to avoid things that are difficult or uncomfortable. For instance, most people never try standing on their heads after the age of 25, though they never actually made a decision not to do it. And while most of us don’t miss standing on our heads, unfortunately sometimes we stop doing things […]
Finally, summer is here and we are ready to party! And though the weather isn’t at the high heat of summer just yet, we know it’s not far off. If you have big plans for traveling or just hanging at home this summer, then LASIK should be on your list of things to do. LASIK […]
I can tell from the number of patients seen with allergic conjunctivitis that Spring has arrived early – around the end of February. We always see our fair share of allergy eyes, but this is already shaping up to be a banner year. The spike in numbers of patients suffering with allergic conjunctivitis coincided with […]
We don’t know about you, but we’re so happy that spring is finally here! We’re planning our garden and getting ready for more flowers and time spent outside. But, before you get ahead of yourself, do you have the necessary gear to keep yourself safe? Sure, you’ll need gloves and a nice cushion to kneel […]
Many people are curious about the cosmetic use of Botox and wonder if it’s safe or right for them. Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) and it’s sister medication Dysport (abobotulinumtoxinA) are derivatives of botulinum neurotoxin originally discovered as a protein produced by Clostridum botuinum bacteria. This protein works by irreversibly binding to the receptors that send the nerve signals […]
There are times when our lives can be improved by adjusting our appearance. For example, blepharoplasty can help remove sagging skin that makes us look tired or older than we are. Imagine saying goodbye to the undereye bags that have been sitting under your eyes for years. Keep reading to learn about blepharoplasty and have […]
It is a fact of life that the older we get the more physical discomfort and inconvenience we have to learn to “just live with”. Our body just doesn’t perform the way it used to. As a doctor treating aging patients, it is a great joy when something comes along that allows us to treat […]
Do you have those annoying little dots that get in the way of your vision, floating around and moving with your eyes? What can be done? Sometimes floaters are a sign of something more serious going on with the eyes, but often they’re harmless. If they’re constantly bothering you, though, you may be interested in treatment. […]