What is viral conjunctivitis, and how is it treated by an eye doctor?
Patients who have red, irritated eyes that occur almost overnight may be dealing with a condition called conjunctivitis, though it is more commonly known as “pink eye.” Conjunctivitis can occur due to bacteria or a virus. Viral conjunctivitis is pink eye that is highly contagious. This infection is often caused by the adenovirus and includes …
Coronavirus COVID 19 Clinical Trials Research
Our clinical trials program, Butchertown Clinical Trials, in conjunction with our two primary care doctors, are involved in the commitment to create a COVID 19 vaccine. We are currently monitoring three vaccines for which we may be able to act as a clinical trial site. We encourage you to submit your name for consideration as …
Macular pucker?
Whenever a patient has an abrupt change in their vision and eyesight, it is vital that they schedule an appointment with an eye doctor for an evaluation. Many conditions can cause reduced or impaired vision, and with an early diagnosis and evaluation, treatments can often help. Men and women who notice difficulty in seeing fine …
COVID 19 Update From The Eye Care Institute
Your Health and Safety is Always Our Goal at The Eye Care Institute Following is a list of our everyday precautions as well as hopefully, temporary, changes due to COVID 19: Doctors and staff use foaming alcohol before and after each patient encounter. Our slit lamp microscopes have breath guards to deflect breath between the …