Dry Eye Testing

We have the latest in testing for dry eye or "tear deficiency syndrome"

The first test is done by an instrument called a TEAR LAB tear osmolarity analyzer. It samples a tiny drop of tear fluid and will report wheter the fluid is "too salty" indicating a dry eye state.This test is fast and accurate. The second NEW method is done with a unique chemistry testing tool called INFLAMMADRY. A small sample of tear fluid is placed into a window of a plastic test wand (similar to a pregnancy test device) and will show the presents of dry eye compounds. This test is fast and very accurate.

If you suffer from dry eye or have symptoms of dry eye including burning, pains, tired eyes, blurred vision that improves with blinking,then contact of office to have both of these great tests done! Phone: 619-688-2648, email us at myneweyes@hotmail.com or visit our website at www.myneweyes.com

Blepharoplasty - eyelid lift

What can I do for my tired looking eyes? As we grow older, the eyelid tissues become stretched and reudundant. This extra skin bunches up and gives the eyes a tired, aged apperance. Sometimes the actual eyelid height begins to fall lower, also giving the apperance of tiredness. Fortunately a simple outpatient surgical procedure is availble to restore the youthful and refreshed look to yur eyes. It is called a blephaoplasty (blef are o plastie) or eyelid lift. The procedure consists of numbing up the eye lid skin and making a half-moon incision the removing that extra skin. If the eyelid level is also low, a small tuck is made in the lifting "tendon" which lies under the skin. The incision is closed with small stitches. The healing time is about one week, to allow minor swelling and bruising to resolve. For the first week, activites are limited to no heavy lifing, bending over and avoiding unclean water such as pools, hot tubs, jacuzzis. General office work, TV and compuer use is OK. The small stitches are removed in 7 to 10 days after which full activites may reusmme. This is a cosmetic procedure and the costs are out of pocket. The exception is if the level of the eyelids are very low and block your vision. Then it would be covered by medical insurance. Here is an example of a before and after blepharoplasy. If you are unhappy with your appearance and have tired, aged, sagging eyelids, then give us a call to set up a consultation at 619-688-2648 or visit our website for more details at www.myneweyes.com or send us an email at myneweyes@hotmail.com