The HEI blog features updates, reflections and information about vision care and eye health. Dr. Shareen Greenbaum, Dr. Ravin Sajnani & Dr. Amanda Amberg share tips and useful information for maintaining ocular health, care and treatment. Information provided in the HEI blog and throughout the website is meant to be informative; however, Hollywood Eye Institute suggests that you consult an eye surgeon or other eye care professional in order to properly diagnose and/or treat your condition.
Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis) : What you need to know
Pink eye 101 In this article, HEI will be giving a pink eye 101 where you will get an overview of what is, how it's caused, how to treat it and how to avoid it. Pink Eye, ...
Autologous Tears
Autologous Tears: what is it? When it comes to the eyes, the best types of drops are your own tears, but immediately behind your own tears are autologous tears, which are made for a patient ...
Spring Promotion
Facial wrinkles and folds have no space on your face! Our Spring Promotion will have you on a chase to take care of your facial cosmetic case. A dermal filler is a cosmetic injectable used ...
Nextech EDGE 2016 Reflection
Nextech EDGE Nextech hosts an annual user conference, called Nextech EDGE. This conference is for users to get educated, discover new innovations within the software and exchange ideas with other medical practitioners across the nation. ...
Botox Basics: What Is It And How Does It Work?
Botox Basics Many people seem to have a misconception of the use of Botox. It’s time to put the negative perceptions to the side and learn the facts about the facial injectable; you’ll be surprised ...
AAO 2015 Reflections
AAO 2015 The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) hosts an annual meeting, bringing ophthalmologists and staff members together for a few days of intensive of training. For the 2015 conference, two of my office staff ...
Diabetes and Your Vision: What You Need To Know
Diabetes statistics Diabetes is the leading cause of vision loss among adults age 20 - 64 in the United States, yet 90% of diabetes-related vision loss is preventable. Unfortunately, Americans at higher risk have the ...
Blepharoplasty: What Exactly Is It?
Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, is a surgical procedure performed to enhance the eyelid aesthetics. The procedure aims to correct the deformities and defects of the eyelids by removing or adding excess skin, muscle and fat. ...
Allergic Conjunctivitis: What Is It And What Are The Effects?
Allergic conjunctivitis is a reaction individuals have when they are exposed to allergy-causing substances, such as pollen or mold. The conjunctiva, a transparent tissue lining the inner eyelid, is a membrane that lines the inner ...
Quick Tips To Maintain Healthy Eyes
Visual health can, often times, be a neglected altogether for some individuals. As a reminder, any individual should not take their eyesight for granted. Instead of taking small preventative measures to help promote healthy eyes ...