Dr. Stephanie Bestwina2 minSubconjunctival HemorrhageWhat is a Subconjunctival Hemorrhage (SCH)? The conjunctiva is the thin, transparent membrane that covers the white part of the eye and...
Dr. Stephanie Bestwina3 minPosterior Capsule OpacityWhat is a Posterior Capsule Opacity (PCO)? Cataract surgery removes a cataract (cloudy lens) from its cellophane-like lining called the...
Dr. Stephanie Bestwina3 minOrtho-Keratology (Corneal Refractive Therapy) and Controlling MyopiaMyopia, or nearsightedness, is an eye disorder that causes light to focus IN FRONT of the retina instead of ON the retina, causing...
Dr. Stephanie Bestwina4 minNutrition and Eye HealthWhy is Diet Important? Nutrition is an important part of eye health. Certain nutrients in foods protect the body from damaging substances...
Dr. Stephanie Bestwina3 minMeibomian Gland Dysfunction / BlepharitisWhat is Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD)? Meibomian glands are oil glands that line the margin of our eyelids. The purpose of these...
Dr. Stephanie Bestwina4 minIntraocular Lenses (Options for Cataract Surgery)What is an Intraocular Lens (IOL)? An IOL permanently replaces the eye’s natural lens when it is removed during cataract surgery. When a...
Dr. Stephanie Bestwina3 minHordeolum (Stye) / ChalazionWhat is a Hordeolum (Stye)? A hordeolum or “stye” is a small, red, painful bump that grows at the base of the eyelash or under the eyelid....
Dr. Stephanie Bestwina5 minGlaucomaWhat is a Glaucoma? Glaucoma refers to a group of diseases that cause damage to the optic nerve, affecting the transmission of signals...
Dr. Stephanie Bestwina4 minEye Floaters and FlashesWhat are Eye Floaters? Eye floaters are often described as spots, specks, strings, or cobwebs in your field of vision. They often appear...