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.
Dry Eye Syndrome: What Is It And How Does It Affect The Eyes?
Dry Eyes Dry eyes occur when there is a lack of sufficient lubrication and moisture on the surface of the eye. In order to have clear vision and maintain healthy eyes, especially at the front ...
Cataracts: What Is It And How Can It Be Treated?
What causes cataracts? Cataracts are formed when some of the protein that makes up the lens clump together and clouds the lens. The clouding of the lens in the eye can significantly affect the vision. In ...
Diabetic Retinopathy: How Does Diabetes Affect My Eyesight?
Diabetic retinopathy is the most common diabetic eye disease and a leading cause of blindness in American adults. 4.4 million Americans age 40+ suffer from diabetic eye diseases, the most common being diabetic retinopathy. It ...
Latisse: The Application and Results
Latisse is a prescription eyelash grower that’s been on the market since December 2008. The prescription is a solution for individuals with eyelashes that qualify as too sparse or too short. It helps extend the ...
LASIK Eye Surgery: What to Expect
Are you considering the LASIK eye surgery procedure? Learn about the procedure step by step, and what to expect about the procedure. LASIK stands for laser in-situ keratomileusis. It includes the reshaping of the cornea ...
Glaucoma: What Is It And How The Eye Is Affected By It
What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a disease in which fluid pressure within the eye rises. The condition damages the optic nerve; the optic nerve sends visual information from the eye to the brain. The nerve ...
Eye Floaters: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Eye floaters, tiny specks that drift aimlessly in your visual field, are usually a harmless and common sight for many people. They aren’t usually a cause for alarm, but can become a serious issue if ...
4 Medical Conditions That May Cause Eye Problems
Watch Out for These Medical Conditions That May Cause Eye Problems Your eyesight, like any other aspect of your health, is affected by the rest of your body. Every part of your body is interconnected. ...
Advancements in Cataract Surgery
The Evolution of and Advancements in Cataract Surgery Cataract surgery is one of the oldest surgical procedures known to man, with the first documentation of the procedure occurring during the fifth century BC, but advancements ...
Botox, Good for the Eyes?
Botox is Good for the Eyes, Not Just for Wrinkles For years, Botox has been known as a cure to wrinkles, but that isn’t all it’s useful for- it can also help improve your eyes ...