Author: drthirion

If you’d like to amp up your eye makeup skills, these best mascara tips and tricks will help. Mascara can be tricky, often ending up clumping or smudging under the eyes or on your eyelids. As often as you may put on mascara, it’s easy to get stuck in a rut and keep using techniques […]

                Digital devices are ruling our world these days. As inevitable as they are, young children are especially susceptible to effects from screen use. As a mom of two, I definitely understand that sometimes you need a break and the screen can be a great babysitter, but in large doses it can really have a […]

                Most people know what ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is. More than 9.4 % of children between 2 to 17 in the U.S. have an ADHD diagnosis. But, did you know that many symptoms of ADHD are the same as those of Binocular Vision Dysfunction (BVD)? Now, some children may actually have both of […]

                “I think I have pink eye!”- I have been getting a lot of calls like this lately! It is just the time of year where all kinds of things are getting spread around. I wanted to talk today about what exactly is “pink eye” and how to treat it.                 First, the medical term […]

A lot of people wake up with bloodshot eyes. Most of the time we chalk it up to staying up too late, had a few too many drinks the night before, or spent time around smoke. But, in some cases, bloodshot eyes can be an indicator of something more.  What Causes Bloodshot Eyes? Blood rushes […]

Eyelash services get a bit more buzz, but you can also enhance your eyes with a semi-permanent eyeliner tattoo. It’s an option for both those who wear minimal makeup and a full face each day. Here is everything you need to know about a lash line enhancement. What is Eyeliner Tattoo? While applied in the […]

A lot of my contact lens wearers admit to over wearing their contacts. They tell me that they just wear them until they start to feel irritating and then will replace or change their contact lenses. Would you wear the same pair of underwear over and over again without replacing it? I would hope not! […]

Would I be a good candidate for LASIK?” This is a question I get daily. The answer seems like it should be pretty simple but there are quite a few things that go into determining whether or not LASIK is a procedure that would benefit you. Today I’m going to give a rundown of what […]

Today we will focus on the basics regarding Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). Sometimes just called macular degeneration or AMD. This is going to include important risk factors and lifestyle choices that can improve your odds against macular degeneration. What is AMD?  Before we can discuss this debilitating disease, I think a brief anatomy lesson is warranted. […]

In this article I am going to discuss some tips to help you when needing emergency eye care from your local Eye Doctor. I will discuss tips on how to help quickly with pain and the main things to look for when in a “painful eye” situation. Dilated Pupils and your Local Eye Doctor I get […]