What is a macular hole?
Have you been diagnosed with a macular hole? It sounds pretty frightening, but macular holes are actually fairly common, and they can be treated very successfully once the problem is discovered. Read on to find out what …
Eye Conditions
Should I see a doctor about my floaters?
Everybody has them occasionally: those squiggly, shadowy lines or spots that make their way across your line of sight. They don’t hurt, and they (usually) come and go quickly – but beyond wondering what they …
Nearsighted versus farsighted
Many patients who are diagnosed with nearsighted or farsighted vision may not understand the reason for their vision changes and how they impact their daily lives. At Southside Eye Care of Chesapeake, VA, we work …
I have astigmatism – can I get contacts if I have this condition?
Chesapeake, VA area patients who have prescription eyeglasses and want to enjoy freedom from their lenses will often want to talk to their doctor about the benefits of contact lenses. Contact lenses have been around …
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Treatment for ectropion and entropion
At Southside Eye Care, we see Chesapeake, VA area patients who are struggling with eye conditions regularly. One condition that may be seen by our providers is that of ectropion or entropion. When patients have …
What are blepharospasms?
At Southside Eye Care in Chesapeake, VA, we work routinely with patients who are dealing with certain eye concerns. One condition that is commonly seen is that of blepharospasms. Blepharospasms are essentially spasms of the …
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 …
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 …
Every Red Eye Isn’t Pink Eye
Our daily lives are being bombarded with the new numbers of Coronavirus infections. Every news organization is talking about quarantined cruise ship passengers and how to stay safe from infection. The experts recommend avoiding close …
