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Glaucoma is a disease in which pressure builds up in your eye to the extent that it damages your optic nerve. Most women and men over age 60 who go blind do so because of glaucoma. However, glaucoma strikes at any age. Even babies can be born with glaucoma. Most of the time, glaucoma has no symptoms. However, […]

Cataracts — cloudy areas that develop on the inner lens of your eye due to a buildup of proteins — are the top cause of blindness worldwide and in the United States. Not everybody gets cataracts, but you’re more likely to develop them as you age.  John Ghobrial, MD, removes cataracts and implants clear, artificial lenses at Eye Associates of

Even if your eye doesn’t hurt, if it’s red, something is irritating and inflaming it. You may temporarily have red eyes if you’re exposed to pollen, dry air, or pollution. But if the redness lasts more than a week or if it’s accompanied by pain or other symptoms, you need to see an ophthalmologist or, in some

Nothing beats an in-person visit, whether it’s socializing with friends or consulting with a doctor. However, not everyone feels comfortable or safe venturing into a doctor’s office these days. As you’ve gotten used to working — and doing most everything else — from home, you may find it’s easier to keep up on your eye

Long, thick, luxurious lashes make your eyes look bigger and form a perfect frame for the “windows to your soul.” Unfortunately, not everyone’s born with beautiful lashes. Even if you once had thick, long lashes, they may have thinned with age or because of a disease or medication. Having shorter or thinner eyelashes than normal

Whether you have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, taking care of your eyes and being aware of vision-related symptoms is more important than ever. Even if you’ve never worn corrective lenses and have never seen an ophthalmologist before, once you get a diagnosis of diabetes, you should see an eye doctor regularly. At Eye Associates

Glaucoma is a collection of eye diseases that destroy the optic nerve in your eye so gradually that you don’t even realize it’s happening. In fact, about half of the 3 million women and men in the United States who have glaucoma are unaware that they have the condition. By the time symptoms appear, you’ve already experienced irreversible

Laser vision correction is a type of eye surgery that’s known as refractive surgery. Refractive surgery corrects the shape of your cornea to more accurately refract (bend) light so the images on your retina are clear and sharp. If you’re near-sighted or far-sighted — or both, a condition associated with aging known as presbyopia — your

Chronic dry eye is unpleasant year round, but summertime brings its own set of challenges. Many people who have dry eyes find their issues getting worse during the summer months, but there are things you can do to alleviate your symptoms.  At Eye Associates of Monmouth in Colts Neck, New Jersey, Dr. John Ghobrial and our team can help you