Chronic dry eye is an incurable ocular surface disease in which you are unable to produce sufficient tears to keep your eyes hydrated, resulting in dry scratchy eyes that often suffer from blurred vision.
Dry eyes are caused by a lack of adequate tear production or the quality of tear production.
As you know, at Dedham Ophthalmic Consultants and Surgeons, we participate in a casual for a cause program on the first, third and fifth Friday of every month. Each staff member may contribute $5.00 and wear casual attire to work for the day.
Dedham, MA – Friday, October 25, 2019. Following last year’s success, we will be joining eye care centers throughout the United States to help support the Hawaiian Eye Foundation. Staff members from ophthalmology centers across the US will be wearing Hawaiian themed attire to work, as a fun activity to raise funding for this worthwhile cause.
After years of dedicated service, Dr. Kroll has decided that it’s time to step back and enjoy the fruits of over 40 years of practice and enjoy spending time and watching his grandchildren grow up.
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If you’re a glasses wearer and fashionista, getting the right pair of glasses is an essential piece of your back to school wardrobe. From attending classes first thing in the morning to your late-night cramming for tests,
Summertime offers so many opportunities for outdoor fun and adventure that sometimes we overlook the health of our eyes. Who wouldn’t want to take in the warmth of the sun while swimming, surfing, jet skiing, scuba diving or sailing? Nobody! But, it is essential to keep your eyes protected –
I know it is hard to believe that summer is just a couple of weeks away. However, it is a lot closer than you think! Therefore, we thought we would offer up some tips to maintain the health of your eyes over the summer.
The first and most important is to wear protective eyewear for any outdoor activities or tasks that involve potential exposure to toxic chemicals or the sun.
Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) may be one of the most common eye problems you’ve never heard of. Its odd-sounding name is probably part of the problem. Another name for MGD is “meibomianitis,” which sure isn’t any easier to remember!
Meibomian gland dysfunction is a blockage or some other abnormality of the meibomian glands so they don’t secrete enough oil into the tears.
It is that time of year with flowers blooming, the warmer temps are creeping in and we are more incentivized to go outside. Maybe a picnic at the local park or a jog through nearby trails in the woods?