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Severe dry eye: Advanced solutions to a common, chronic condition

Health conditions such as Sjögren’s syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, diabetes, and rosacea can cause severe dry eyes. UT Southwestern discusses our new Advanced Dry Eye Specialty Clinic designed for these patients and offers tips to help control dry eyes at home. Read more.

Eyes and Vision

New glaucoma therapies improve results and reduce recovery time

Gone are the days when people perceived glaucoma surgery to be as risky as the disease itself. Today’s patients can choose minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries (MIGS) or advanced medications for safe, effective treatment and quick recovery. Learn more.

Eyes and Vision

Understanding uveitis: A vision-threatening but treatable eye disease

Uveitis, a rare inflammatory eye disease, is among the leading causes of blindness in people under 40. UT Southwestern discusses uveitis in this MedBlog.

Eyes and Vision; Prevention

How to prevent infections after eye surgery

As people live longer, they may experience more eye injuries and age-related eye conditions, such as cataracts, cornea diseases, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, or vitreoretinal problems like retinal detachment or bleeding in the eye.

'Unlike some other vision disorders, keratoconus affects how light enters the eye and can distort how that light is interpreted by the brain. But CXL is actually a treatment to help strengthen the cornea to decrease or halt disease progression.'

COVID; Eyes and Vision

Don’t lose sight of eye health during the COVID-19 pandemic

During the pandemic, it's safe to get ophthalmology care for glaucoma, cataracts, or new eye symptoms. Find out why you shouldn't postpone your visit.