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Mucus Fishing Syndrome

16 October 2019 The Meadows

The tears that coat the surface of your eyes have both a liquid and a mucous layer to them. It is normal to have a very thin amount of mucus in your tear film. But that mucus can significantly increase when the eye gets irritated. Some of the...

Shingles and Your Eye

09 October 2019 The Meadows

Shingles is the term we use to describe a condition that is caused by a re-activation of the Herpes Varicella-Zoster virus. The origin of this infection usually goes way back to childhood with a disease we know as “chickenpox.” When you have a...

Lyme Disease And Your Eyes

02 October 2019 The Meadows

Lyme disease is an infection that is caused by a spirochete (a type of microorganism) called Borrelia burgdorferi. It is transmitted to humans by the bite of a deer tick. The disease has a strong geographical incidence, being highly...

Suspect ADHD? Time for an Eye Exam!

25 September 2019 The Meadows

Did you know that having one's eyes tested can reveal symptoms of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)? ADHD is a set of symptoms that include trouble with focus, overactivity, and behavioral control. It is estimated that one in five...

Every Pink Eye Is NOT 'Pink Eye'

18 September 2019 The Meadows

There are many things that can cause your eye to turn red. The eye looks red when the blood vessels that are in the conjunctiva (the mucous membrane that covers the white of your eye and the backside of your eyelids) becomes dilated. Those...