Allergic Dermatitis is a very common condition usually affecting both lids, but occasionally only one eye is involved. Contact dermatitis can be caused by exposure to a substance to which the patient is allergic. The most common offending agents are poison oak, pollens (in the spring), make-up, eye drops, and over-the-counter ointments. Read more »
Cataracts require expert treatment
Our skilled surgeons were the first in the region to perform no-stitch or one-stitch cataract surgery. By using these innovative techniques, patients have a speedier recovery time, ensuring a quick return to their daily activities. Our Specialties Include: Cataract surgery with lens implant One stitch and no-stitch cataract surgery NEW! Baptist Eye Surgeons can implant [...]
The Importance of Routine Eye Examinations
Routine eye examinations are important even if our eyes and vision are fine—because many blinding eye diseases have few or no warning signs.
Early detection helps fight Glaucoma
The most common form of chronic glaucoma in its early stages has no warning signs. Your trained eye care specialist will test you in a simple, painless test that measures the pressure or “hardness” of you eye.
Understanding Chalazion
October 7th, 2008
A long the upper and lower lids are located a number of glands that manufacture part of the tear film that protects and lubricates the eyeball. If one of these glands becomes blocked, a small lump appears. This is called a chalazion (chalazia). Read more »
Flashers and Floaters: What you need to know
October 1st, 2008
The eye is filled with a clear jelly called the vitreous gel. The vitreous gel inflates the back part of the eye in the way that water inflates a water balloon.
As we age, the vitreous gel begins to dissolve into a more watery form. Once enough of the vitreous gel has dissolved – usually when we are in our late 50’s or early 60’s – the gel pulls free of its attachments to the back of the eye. This sudden and often dramatic event – called a posterior vitreous detachment – often causes a number of symptoms that can be alarming. Read more »
Committed to Our Patients
September 2nd, 2008
By Darin Smith, M.D.
During 2008, we all have experienced a great deal of change. As an American, you have witnessed dramatic economic uncertainty and political change. As a Baptist Eye Surgeons’ patient, you probably have noticed changes surrounding the Baptist Hospital and the Baptist Eye Institute.
Mercy Health Partners (formerly St. Mary’s and Baptist hospitals) closed a substantial portion of the downtown Baptist hospital in July. This decision in no way threatens the ongoing viability of the Baptist Eye Institute or any of the Baptist Eye Surgeons. Baptist Eye Surgeons PLLC is independently owned by my partners and me. We have no plans to move, and The Baptist Eye Institute will continue to carry on its tradition of excellence in eye care. Read more »
Cataract Surgery is Done on an Outpatient Basis in Virtually All Instances
March 2nd, 2008
Cataract surgery is recommended when vision loss interferes with normal activities such as reading or driving, or if the cataract is preventing the treatment of another problem. “The decision to perform surgery should be based on the patient’s own assessment of visual trouble combined with the results of the eye examination and measurement of vision using a standard vision test,” says Dr. Nichols Cook of Baptist Eye Surgeons.
