Recent Dry Eye News
Jessica Wang, M.D., Board-Certified Ophthalmologist and Cataract Surgeon Joins the Practice
Jessica Wang, M.D. joins Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region (OCCR). Jessica Wang is a board-certified, comprehensive ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon. Dr. Wang also treats patients with glaucoma, dry eye, diabetes, macular degeneration, and other ophthalmic conditions. Prior to joining Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region, Dr. Wang treated patients at the Eye Center of […]Read More >
CDC warns that a brand of eyedrops may be linked to drug-resistant bacterial infections
One person has died and at least three other people have permanent vision loss because of a bacterial infection possibly linked to a brand of over-the-counter eyedrops, said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which urged consumers Wednesday to stop using EzriCare Artificial Tears while it investigates the outbreak. So far, the CDC has identified at […]Read More >
Brian R. Harrow, M.D., Board-Certified Ophthalmologist and Cataract Surgeon Joins the Practice
Brian R. Harrow, M.D. joins Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region (OCCR). Dr. Brian Harrow is a board-certified, comprehensive ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon. Dr. Harrow also treats patients with glaucoma, dry eye, diabetes, macular degeneration, and other ophthalmic conditions. Prior to joining Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region, Dr. Harrow has practiced in Los Angeles, […]Read More >
George O. Stasior, M.D. Oculoplastic Specialist joins the Practice: Board Certified for eye plastics and reconstructive plastic surgery
George O. Stasior, MD, joins Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region (OCCR) after over 30 years of experience in practice in Latham NY. Dr. Stasior is a nationally and internationally recognized Specialist in Ophthalmology, Eye Plastic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery and is a Clinical Professor in Ophthalmology at Albany Medical Center. Dr. Stasior is Board […]Read More >
Dry Eye or Seasonally Allergies: Here’s what you need to know!
Q. I’m not sure if I have allergies or dry eye, how do I tell the difference? A. We all love springtime, but with the warmer weather also comes an increase in pollen and other allergens. Most of us have experienced scratchiness, redness, irritation, or a burning sensation in our eyes. Dry eye syndrome and […]Read More >
Ask the Eye Doctor-Dry Eye
By: Rafael Medina, M.D. Board-Certified Ophthalmologist at Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region My eyes are red and itchy feeling. I think I may have dry eye. Is there something I can do besides drops I buy at the store? A. One of the most common complaints we hear at our office during winter relates […]Read More >
LIPIVIEW® for Diagnosing Dry Eye & LIPIFLOW® Treatment For Dry Eye Sufferers
Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region acquired a new and revolutionary diagnostic and treatment system from Tear Science, the LipiView® and LipiFlow® systems. This system is the first FDA approved diagnostic and treatment system on the market for those patients suffering from dry eye. Diagnosing Dry Eye: How the LipiView Works… LipiView is a noninvasive device […]Read More >
High Pollen Levels Linked to Dry Eye Syndrome
If during springtime you notice your eyes are burning and irritated and/or have blurry vision—you just might have dry eye syndrome. A new study published in the April, 2015 journal Ophthalmology found a correlation between dry eye and spring. The researchers analyzed 3.4 million visits to Veterans Affairs eye clinics nationwide between 2006 and 2011. […]Read More >
Smoking Harms Your Eyes & Your Vision
Of course, we are all aware of the damage that smoking can do to the body from heart disease to cancer. But did you know that smoking can impact your vision too? Researchers have found smoking increases the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and dry eye syndrome. Smokers are up […]Read More >
Driving, Your Vision and Aging
It’s a fact; eyesight worsens with age. When you’re over 60 and beyond your eyes need more light and more time to adjust when light changes. It can be hard to see especially at dawn, dusk, and night. Often older eyes are more sensitive to glare from headlights, street lights, or the sun, making it […]Read More >
