Treating Blepharitis: Medicine and Follow-Up

Your eye doctor may prescribe eye drops or an ointment. These will help ease redness, swelling, and irritation. Your eye doctor will also need to check your eyes following treatment.

Treating Uveitis

Left untreated, uveitis can lead to vision loss. It's important to seek medical help right away.

What Is Uveitis?

Uveitis is a serious eye problem. Left untreated, it can lead to other conditions, such as glaucoma, and even vision loss. Here's what you should know about possible causes and symptoms.

Treating Dry Eyes

Artificial tears are the most common treatment for dry eyes. If they don't ease your symptoms, your eye care provider may put in plugs. Or they may advise surgery to stop the draining and increase the tear film.

Having Carotid Endarterectomy

Endarterectomy is the removal of plaque from the carotid artery through an incision in the neck. This surgery has a low risk of stroke or complication (1% to 3%). It typically involves a quick recovery with little pain.