Eye Conditions

Costume contact lenses sold without a prescription are illegal and can cause corneal ulcers or vision loss. A Boca Raton guide to the FDA and FTC rules.

Cross-linking can halt keratoconus progression. A Boca Raton guide to symptoms, diagnosis, epi-off vs epi-on CXL, scleral lenses, and Intacs.

Still dry after artificial tears? A Boca Raton guide to dry eye types, IPL, LipiFlow, punctal plugs, and prescription drops like Miebo and Xiidra.

Glasses sharpen a nearsighted child's vision but do not slow it. A Boca Raton guide to MiSight, Stellest lenses, low-dose atropine, and ortho-k.

Diabetic retinopathy can progress silently before vision changes. A Boca Raton retina guide to screening intervals, stages, anti-VEGF injections and laser.

New floaters and flashes can be harmless or a retinal tear emergency. A Boca Raton ophthalmologist on what is normal, what is urgent, and when to call.