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10 Reasons to see the Eye Doctor Right Now!

Written by: Dr. Stephanie Mulick, O.D. 10 Ocular Emergencies that should not be ignored: Eye (Globe) RuptureFlashes and Floaters Eye painCorneal injuryCloudy white eye with vision...

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5 Top Causes of Flashes and Floaters (Ocular Migraine or something more)

Written by: Dr. Stephanie Mulick, O.D. What are Flashes and Floaters? If you have ever experienced a flash of light or spots in your vision it can be pretty alarming. I have experienced...

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Top 8 Causes of a Broken Blood vessel on Eye (Subconjunctival Hemorrhage)

Written by: Dr. Stephanie Mulick, O.D. Subconjunctival hemorrhage: Looks worse than it really is. A Subconjunctival hemorrhage is a medical term for a broken blood vessel in the eye or a bruise...

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Top 21 Causes and Treatments for Dry Eye Syndrome (a helpful illustrated guide)

Written by: Dr. Stephanie Mulick, O.D. When educating my patients on dry eye syndrome, I like to describe our corneas like the windshield of our car and the eyelids like the windshield wipers....

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Information on Diabetic Retinopathy: Everything you need to know

Written by: Dr. Stephanie Mulick, O.D.   Diabetes:  There are two types of Diabetes:  Type 1 or insulin-dependent, once referred to as juvenile Diabetes, usually presents before the...

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Best Eye drops, gels and ointments (Eye Doctor recommended)

Written By: Dr. Stephanie Mulick, O.D. Your eye doctor may recommend artificial tears to help relieve symptoms of dry eye.  Dry eye symptoms:  BurningForeign body...

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