August 2017 – Ivey L. Thornton, MD

Eye cosmetics and vision safety — Dr. Ivey L. Thornton, MD

Eye treatment August 15, 2017April 28, 2026 Dr. Ivey L. Thornton, MD Holography‎, Optics‎

Eye Cosmetics That Can Damage Your Vision

Eye cosmetics — mascara, eyeliner, eyeshadow, lash extensions, lash glue, false lashes, eyelid creams, brow tints — are used by tens of millions of adults daily. Most cause no problems. Some can cause meaningful damage to the cornea, the meibomian glands, or the conjunctiva, sometimes acutely and sometimes through chronic accumulation. The common offenders are worth knowing. The most common cosmetic-related eye problems Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) Eyeliner applied along the inner lid margin (the "waterline") repeatedly clogs the openings…

$Implantable contact lenses (ICL) — Dr. Ivey Thornton refractive surgeon$

Glaucoma August 13, 2017April 28, 2026 Dr. Ivey L. Thornton, MD Components‎, Devices‎

Implantable Contact Lenses (ICL) Explained

For the right patient, an Implantable Contact Lens — or ICL — is one of the most elegant refractive surgery options available. It corrects very high prescriptions that LASIK cannot safely treat. It preserves the natural structure of the cornea. And the result is rapid, stable, and removable. ICLs are not for everyone. But for patients who are not LASIK candidates, they are often the answer. What an ICL is An ICL is a soft, flexible lens implanted inside the…

Uncategorized August 10, 2017April 28, 2026 Dr. Ivey L. Thornton, MD Holography‎, Optics‎

Electronic Vision Aids for Low Vision Patients

For patients with low vision — meaning visual impairment that cannot be fully corrected with standard glasses, contacts, or surgery — electronic vision enhancement devices have become genuinely transformative tools. The technology has advanced rapidly. Devices that fifteen years ago required dedicated hardware and significant cost are now available as smartphone applications. Some of the most useful aids cost nothing or very little. This article surveys the major categories of electronic vision aids, what they do well, and how to…

Nutrition and eye health — Dr. Ivey Thornton, MD

Ophthalmology August 9, 2017April 28, 2026 Dr. Ivey L. Thornton, MD Components‎, Devices‎

Nutrition and Eye Health: Why Protein Matters

Nutrition and eye health are connected in ways patients sometimes underestimate. The structures of the eye — the lens, the retina, the optic nerve — are metabolically demanding tissues that depend on a steady supply of specific nutrients. Among the macronutrients and micronutrients that matter, protein plays a quiet but important role. This article looks at why protein matters for the eye, how much an adult typically needs, and how protein fits into the broader nutritional picture for long-term ocular…

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