Cosmetic eye procedures are becoming increasingly common among both men and women in the U.S. In fact, upper or lower eyelid surgeries are the 4th leading type of cosmetic surgical procedures, and nonsurgical procedures that tighten skin around the eye areas are equally popular.

It’s easy to understand why so many of us are seeking cosmetic eye procedures, whether surgical and nonsurgical. Your eyes are the focal point of your face, and are one of the first areas to show the effects of aging. (more…)

Did you know that the back of the eyes are the only place on the human body in which blood vessels can be visually observed? And how healthy your eyes’ blood vessels are can be a critical—and even lifesaving—indicator of how healthy the rest of your body’s blood vessels may be.

As a result, by examining the interior and back of your eyes, an ophthalmologist can detect damage that may be linked to heart disease or other serious medical problems. (more…)