Author: drthirion

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 […]

Have you ever seen spots in your eye or tiny strings that disappear when you try to focus on them? You could have eye floaters. Eye floaters can be annoying for those who suffer from them, but they can also signify something more serious. There is a new way to treat eye floaters using a […]

As an eye doctor in network with SoonerCare Insurance in Broken Arrow, Collinsville, Claremore, and Sand Springs, I have to be familiar with all the rules or guidelines that apply. I will discuss some of those rules in this article. Now, please understand that SoonerCare could change those rules tomorrow, but here is information about […]

It is estimated that one in every three people have an astigmatism and almost three out of four glasses prescriptions have the correction for it in the prescription. Most Eye Doctors field questions about astigmatism daily if not hourly. I am going to go over several aspects and help shed some light on the facts […]

This is a really popular question I get as an eye doctor. Although marijuana can lower eye pressure, it isn’t really recommended due to the side effects, short duration of action, and lack of evidence. Worldwide Blindness After cataracts, glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness worldwide, affecting more than 60 million people. Glaucoma is […]