https://www.mayeyecare.com/cataract-surgery/best-cataract-lenses-monofocal-toric-edof-multifocal https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/912d013-4156-4e4a-4065-447b466841f8/1686938557/NAR_Understand-IOL-Options_fullscreen_poster.jpg What Are the Best Cataract Lenses: Monofocal, Toric, EDOF, or Multifocal? There are many IOL options available for cataract patients. This video teaches patients about the visual zones, and the main IOL options for them to consider. https://fyi.rendia.com/N6SbW 221 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/cataract-surgery/can-an-intraocular-lens-implant-become-displaced https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/3978b987-4ffb-4c21-4f94-4a894fc240c8/1553006735/NAR_IOL_Dislocated_fullscreen_poster.jpg Can an intraocular lens implant become displaced? A rare, but possible side effect of cataract or elective lens replacement surgery is the dislocation of an IOL. Set the right expectations for surgery by sharing this video so patients know the symptoms of a dislocated IOL, and what they should do. Special thanks to Dr. Timothy McGarity of Restoration Eye Care for advising us on this topic. https://fyi.rendia.com/VwxUH 135 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/cataract-surgery/can-uv-rays-cause-cataracts https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/4b418340-41de-4b8a-475e-4a9742bf4059/1507841735/NAR_Opt_UVFilter_fullscreen_poster.jpg Can UV Rays cause Cataracts? Yes — long-term ultraviolet exposure is a well-established contributor to cataracts. The cornea and the natural lens absorb nearly all of the sun’s UV before it can reach the retina, and years of that absorbed energy help cloud the lens. UV protection is one of the few cataract risk factors you can control: wear sunglasses that block 99–100% of UVA and UVB, add a brimmed hat outdoors, and protect children’s eyes too — the damage accumulates over a lifetime, even on cloudy days. https://fyi.rendia.com/j5oUr 68 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/cataract-surgery/do-i-still-need-glasses-after-cataract-surgery https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/24224f60-451f-4c1a-435f-4f7845b041b7/1548798334/NAR_ChngCat_GlaPstSurg_fullscreen_poster.jpg Do I Still Need Glasses After Cataract Surgery? Provides examples of a variety of normal symptoms which can follow cataract surgery, such as eye watering, discomfort, and blurriness. https://fyi.rendia.com/7nddZ 147 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/cataract-surgery/how-is-cataract-surgery-performed https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/416d3ba-47bf-441e-4fb7-484f4c6a4df6/1570550735/NAR_ChngCat_SurgIntro_fullscreen_poster.jpg How Is Cataract Surgery Performed? Begins by comparing the eye to a camera, and shows how cloudiness in the natural lens leads to distorted vision. Shows the cataract removal procedure steps, including the use of phacoemulsification. Finally, describes how the natural lens loses its accommodation as we age, and emphasizes the inability of conventional artificial lenses to allow perfect vision following cataract surgery . https://fyi.rendia.com/X3WjQ 112 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/cataract-surgery/how-should-you-prepare-for-cataract-surgery https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/c7a529e-41d9-4c8b-4321-47df408c4356/1678470291/NAR_Cat_WhatToExpect_fullscreen_poster.jpg How should you prepare for Cataract surgery? Patients need to know what to expect the day of surgery in order to ensure they adhere to instructions and are ready for the procedure. This video covers some general do’s and don’ts for the day of cataract surgery so patients can arrive better prepared. https://fyi.rendia.com/3Uu9A 166 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/cataract-surgery/how-should-you-use-your-drops-following-cataract-surgery https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/59dc888-4208-42b5-441b-42bf48164c74/1736181212/7580_catsurgdrops_fullscreen_poster.jpg How should you use your drops following Cataract surgery? This is an introduction to eye drops for cataract surgery patients. Prepare your patients ahead of time with this video which also mentions compounded eye drops. https://fyi.rendia.com/OGG2F 86 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/cataract-surgery/is-cataract-surgery-safe-what-are-the-risks https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/62f8ec94-4eef-42dc-4276-42244fb6452b/14834776419369_fullscreen_poster.jpg Is Cataract Surgery Safe? What Are the Risks? This narrative is a treatment overview of informed consent and risks of surgery. https://fyi.rendia.com/0D3Iy 31 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/cataract-surgery/laser-cataract-surgery-better-than-traditional-cataract https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/2c1a9f3a-4229-47da-4d8f-4d27461549f1/1513789536/NAR_TRO_LsrCatSurVsMan_fullscreen_poster.jpg Is Laser Cataract Surgery Better Than Traditional Cataract Surgery? This narrative is an overview of the differences between traditional cataract surgery vs. laser cataract surgery. https://fyi.rendia.com/ANZEf 205 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/cataract-surgery/potential-short-term-side-effects-cataract-surgery https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/78e55e11-407b-4b2f-461e-4a6045db42fd/1736182268/7581_catsurgeffects_fullscreen_poster.jpg What are the potential short-term side effects of cataract surgery? This video goes over the side effects that can be expected after cataract surgery. https://fyi.rendia.com/7eBFy 82 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/cataract-surgery/should-you-treat-dry-eye-before-cataract-surgery https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/61603c0a-4c63-47b9-40c6-4bd148fc4410/1562184335/NAR_OcSurf_Refractive_fullscreen_poster.jpg Should you treat Dry Eye before Cataract surgery? This video explains to patients why treating the ocular surface prior to cataract surgery may improve results in their vision and reduce symptoms of dry eye. Thanks to Nicole Abadie from InVision Eyecare for requesting this topic. https://fyi.rendia.com/Wjmzt 86 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/cataract-surgery/what-are-the-benefits-of-cataract-surgery https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/56eb91ea-4d81-4ab9-4f01-48c446614dd5/1592511935/NAR_Catsur-IntroBenefit_fullscreen_poster.jpg What are the benefits of cataract surgery? It’s common to feel anxious when considering surgery. For the patient considering having their cataracts removed, this video reassures them that they are making the right decision https://fyi.rendia.com/WirEu 152 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/cataract-surgery/what-is-a-cataract-and-why-does-it-happen https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/5e957128-43fe-4155-454e-40b549c740e1/1695655204/NAR_Cat_Ovr_fullscreen_poster.jpg What Is a Cataract and Why Does It Happen? Cataracts are the most common cause of vision loss, and with more and more of the population aging, this number will only increase. Explain cataracts to your patients and how they affect their vision. This video is an updated replacement for our introduction and overview videos. https://fyi.rendia.com/OHnS6 102 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/cataract-surgery/what-is-a-cortical-cataract https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/21875e61-42fd-41f7-4982-4d1e48f5474f/1559675135/NAR_Cat_Cortical_fullscreen_poster.jpg What is a Cortical Cataract? A cortical cataract forms in the cortex — the outer layer of the lens — beginning as small wedge- or spoke-shaped opacities at the edge that slowly work inward toward the center. Because the spokes scatter light, glare from headlights and bright sunlight is often the first complaint, along with hazy or washed-out vision. Cortical cataracts are common with age and somewhat more common with diabetes. When they begin interfering with driving, reading, or daily activities, cataract surgery replaces the clouded lens with a clear implant. https://fyi.rendia.com/x3lUQ 57 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/cataract-surgery/what-is-a-nuclear-cataract https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/4aef4ce6-42f6-41b8-4238-448f42e9413f/1559926535/NAR_Cat_Nuclear_fullscreen_poster.jpg What is a Nuclear Cataract? A nuclear cataract — the most common type — forms in the nucleus, the central core of the lens, which gradually hardens and yellows with age. Vision typically dims slowly over years: distance vision blurs, colors fade, and night driving becomes harder. Some people briefly read better without glasses as the lens changes (“second sight”) before vision declines again. When it starts interfering with daily life, surgery to replace the clouded lens with a clear implant is the definitive treatment. https://fyi.rendia.com/8Emeg 52 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/cataract-surgery/what-is-a-posterior-subcapsular-cataract https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/3e36fc18-493a-471e-4a87-4be1422a47c6/14704303418482_fullscreen_poster.jpg What is a Posterior Subcapsular Cataract? A posterior subcapsular cataract is a small opacity at the back of the lens, which can have significant symptoms early on and can develop rapidly. We appreciate Dr. Sandy Feldman for lending his expertise on this piece. https://fyi.rendia.com/iHJgs 77 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/cataract-surgery/what-is-dysfunctional-lens-syndrome https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/6c4a4d91-4a99-4bc9-44f7-4ea34e6642ff/14797658023849_fullscreen_poster.jpg What is Dysfunctional Lens Syndrome? Dysfunctional Lens Syndrome is the gradual age-related decline of the natural lens before a true cataract forms. The lens slowly stiffens (making reading harder — presbyopia), scatters more light (glare and reduced contrast, especially at night), and eventually clouds. Early on, glasses or contact lenses help; later, lens-based surgery — refractive lens exchange, or cataract surgery once a cataract has formed — replaces the aging lens with a clear implant. An exam shows which stage your lens has reached and which options fit your goals. https://fyi.rendia.com/oUU7i 169 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/cataract-surgery/what-is-yag-laser-after-cataract-surgery https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/2d4d3002-4436-4423-4ca7-4dbb42354a4c/1676302568/NAR_Cat_Yag_fullscreen_poster.jpg What Is YAG Laser After Cataract Surgery? Describes YAG Laser Capsulotomy, a common procedure performed after lens implant surgery. https://fyi.rendia.com/QQ6Ar 93 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/cataract-surgery/what-should-i-not-do-after-cataract-surgery https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/4ef92bb7-4e0d-4241-4fa1-4a264f3340a5/1736183355/7582_catsurgactivity_fullscreen_poster.jpg What Should I Not Do After Cataract Surgery? This video gives patients an overview of safe activity following cataract surgery. https://fyi.rendia.com/QSlRy 81 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/cornea/what-is-corneal-cross-linking https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/52300cbd-4854-4d7e-43a1-40c3416f4aa1/1639417676/NAR_Trt_CrossLink_fullscreen_poster.jpg What Is Corneal Cross-Linking? The cornea is the clear surface that covers the front of the eye and helps focus light. It is made up of millions of fibers that are linked together to maintain the cornea's dome shape - much like how a sweater is made up of hundreds of threads that maintain its structure. Just like threads can break or fray and change a sweater’s shape, in conditions such as keratoconus, the links between corneal fibers are weakened, altering the cornea's shape. This can lead to distorted vision that can worsen over time. To strengthen and stabilize the shape of your cornea, your doctor may recommend corneal crosslinking. Crosslinking is a minimally invasive treatment that involves administering drops of a vitamin solution called riboflavin to your cornea. The saturated cornea will then be exposed to UV light, which activates the solution. The drops and light work together to make the bonds in the cornea stronger, preventing further progression. If you or someone you care about have been been diagnosed with keratoconus, ask us if crosslinking is right for you. https://fyi.rendia.com/1fzYC 93 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/cornea/what-is-fuchs-dystrophy https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/158f3862-4a87-4615-4e85-4a874f9543e5/1559936735/NAR_Fuch_Ovr_fullscreen_poster.jpg What is Fuchs Dystrophy? Fuchs’ dystrophy is an inherited condition of the cornea’s inner pumping layer, the endothelium. Those pump cells keep the cornea thin and clear, and they do not regenerate — so as they decline, fluid builds up and the cornea swells. The classic early symptom is blurry, foggy morning vision that clears as the day goes on. It usually appears after age 50 and progresses slowly. Mild cases are managed with salt-based drops; advanced cases respond very well to modern partial-thickness corneal transplants such as DMEK. Regular monitoring guides the timing. https://fyi.rendia.com/Xq62l 68 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/cornea/what-is-keratoconus https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/4f884cbd-4a84-4b4c-42fe-46e4446b4a1b/1639419349/NAR_OVR_Kera_fullscreen_poster.jpg What Is Keratoconus? Describes Keratoconus, a condition affecting the cornea. https://fyi.rendia.com/b2cDN 112 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/cornea/what-surgery-treats-fuchs-dystrophy https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/6df7e884-469b-4c82-45a1-47594f8b4245/1516806335/NAR_TRT_DMEK_fullscreen_poster.jpg What surgery treats Fuchs' dystrophy? When Fuchs’ dystrophy causes persistent swelling and blurred vision, the modern treatment is endothelial keratoplasty — replacing only the cornea’s thin inner pump layer rather than the whole cornea. DMEK (and the closely related DSEK) transplants a wafer of healthy donor endothelium through a small incision, typically giving faster recovery, better vision, and lower rejection risk than an old-style full-thickness transplant. Timing depends on your symptoms and the health of the rest of the eye, and it is often coordinated with cataract surgery when both are needed. https://fyi.rendia.com/HHi8T 130 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/eye-exams-and-vision/what-is-an-easy-way-to-take-eye-drops https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/1b258de4-4243-4dcb-4779-4fbb40934d57/1510703735/TitleScr_DropsApply_fullscreen_poster.jpg What is an easy way to take eye drops? A reliable technique: wash your hands, tilt your head back, and pull the lower lid down with one finger to form a small pocket. Look up, squeeze one drop into the pocket — not onto the eyeball — and close the eye gently for a minute or two without squeezing. Pressing lightly on the inner corner by the nose keeps the medicine in the eye and out of your throat. Wait several minutes between different drops, keep the bottle tip from touching the eye or lashes, and never share drops with anyone. https://fyi.rendia.com/6cC5h 6 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/eye-exams-and-vision/what-is-presbyopia https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/1ae12e8a-49b7-4e97-468a-4f1a4c6b4469/14758455234401_fullscreen_poster.jpg What Is Presbyopia? Shows how the eye's lens loses flexibility over time, resulting in presbyopia, and details some common symptoms, such as difficulty reading small print. https://fyi.rendia.com/3YWeP 97 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/eye-exams-and-vision/what-is-the-best-way-to-clean-my-glasses https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/6a09ab41-45b7-483c-4082-496b4d4f439b/14781860056686_fullscreen_poster.jpg What is the best way to clean my glasses? Rinse the lenses under lukewarm water first to wash away dust that would otherwise scratch, add a small drop of dish soap, rub gently with clean fingertips, rinse again, and dry with a clean microfiber cloth. Avoid paper towels, shirttails, hot water, and household glass cleaners — ammonia strips lens coatings. Clean the frame and nose pads while you’re at it. Done daily, this keeps coatings intact and vision crisp; scratches and permanently hazy coatings are a reason to see your optician, not scrub harder. https://fyi.rendia.com/La07m 130 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/eyelids-and-tearing/what-is-a-bump-on-my-eyelid https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/75c0de6e-47c5-4ce6-4b8a-441f44d74af1/1521216935/NAR_Chal_Ovr_fullscreen_poster.jpg What is a bump on my eyelid? The most common eyelid bump is a chalazion — a firm, usually painless lump that forms when one of the lid’s oil glands becomes blocked and the trapped oil triggers inflammation. Unlike a stye, a chalazion is not an infection, though a stye can settle into one. Warm compresses several times a day encourage it to drain; stubborn ones can be injected or drained in the office. Never squeeze it. A bump that keeps growing, bleeds, distorts your lashes, or keeps returning in the same spot should be examined — occasionally these are something more serious. https://fyi.rendia.com/YBDGRX 115 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/eyelids-and-tearing/what-is-a-stye https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/33909177-41b6-4da2-4b66-494440bd471e/14775173202579_fullscreen_poster.jpg What is a Stye? A stye (hordeolum) is a tender red bump caused by a blocked, infected oil gland at the eyelid margin — it can point outward along the lash line or inward on the underside of the lid. Warm compresses for 10–15 minutes several times a day are the mainstay, and most styes settle within a week or two. Do not squeeze or pop them. Call us if swelling spreads across the lid or cheek, you develop fever or pain with eye movement, your vision changes, or the bump has not faded after a few weeks. https://fyi.rendia.com/ZufZn 29 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/eyelids-and-tearing/what-is-blepharitis https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/7690c7d6-4110-4d12-4698-4d3a4ea74053/1476997223364_fullscreen_poster.jpg What is Blepharitis? Blepharitis is chronic inflammation of the eyelid margins — the skin, lash follicles, and oil glands at the base of the lashes. It causes red, itchy, crusty, burning lids that are often worst on waking, and it is one of the most common drivers of dry-eye symptoms. It tends to be managed rather than cured: daily warm compresses and gentle lid cleansing are the foundation, with antibiotic or anti-inflammatory treatment added for flares. If your lids stay red and irritated despite good hygiene, an exam can identify the type and tailor treatment. https://fyi.rendia.com/9829r 45 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/eyelids-and-tearing/why-is-my-eyelid-twitching https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/7d26773f-40f2-4abf-4451-4d3a454343e1/1549038334/NAR_EyelidFacialSpasms_fullscreen_poster.jpg Why Is My Eyelid Twitching? An overview of what eyelid and facial spasms are, what causes them, and different treatment options. We appreciate Dr. Mark Kropinak from Ludwick Eye Center for lending his expertise on this topic. https://fyi.rendia.com/KEOn7 115 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/glaucoma/are-you-a-glaucoma-suspect https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/22136ff9-468f-4346-4cdd-478949204097/1529678136/NAR_Glau_Suspect_fullscreen_poster.jpg Are you a glaucoma suspect? Being called a glaucoma suspect is not a diagnosis of blindness; it means we have seen something that deserves surveillance. That may be elevated eye pressure, a suspicious optic nerve, thin corneas, family history, or borderline visual field changes. https://fyi.rendia.com/cx174 91 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/glaucoma/at-what-age-can-glaucoma-form https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/7a3dae29-4de3-4126-4720-435743ca470c/14804347427806_fullscreen_poster.jpg At what age can glaucoma form? This narrative is an overview of juvenile glaucoma. https://fyi.rendia.com/pnc0w 52 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/glaucoma/best-treatment-glaucoma-drops-laser-surgery https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/1a5029ed-4b80-4797-4181-41ea4e114ff1/1643398072/NAR_Glau_TO_fullscreen_poster.jpg What Is the Best Treatment for Glaucoma: Drops, Laser, or Surgery? Various treatments for glaucoma are presented, all with an aim to lower pressure inside the eye: eye drops; laser procedures; surgical procedures. https://fyi.rendia.com/rmyMN 91 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/glaucoma/can-marijuana-help-treat-glaucoma https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/5f3dfba5-4cf3-4811-44e8-444b4c09436f/1583427335/VIG_MedMariGlau_fullscreen_poster.jpg Can Marijuana help treat Glaucoma? Members of the public may have the misconception that medical marijuana is an effective treatment for glaucoma. This video explains why doctors cannot prescribe medical marijuana as a treatment and emphasizes the need to continue regular glaucoma monitoring. https://fyi.rendia.com/uVtRe 60 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/glaucoma/how-can-pigment-dispersion-syndrome-lead-to-glaucoma https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/1646b8e6-414a-48ab-460a-4b4f42814f0e/14806197825485_fullscreen_poster.jpg How can Pigment Dispersion Syndrome lead to Glaucoma? This narrative is an overview of Pigment Dispersion Syndrome and Glaucoma. https://fyi.rendia.com/0btCL 54 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/glaucoma/how-does-a-drainage-device-for-glaucoma-work https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/10649944-4990-4034-4aa0-409049064589/14807113426257_fullscreen_poster.jpg How does a drainage device for Glaucoma work? This narrative is a treatment overview of glaucoma drainage device. https://fyi.rendia.com/TmRxX 42 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/glaucoma/how-does-fluid-flow-in-the-eye https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/3c54d353-43af-4e18-4654-46a64532488e/1670522697/NAR_Glau_HwFldCir_fullscreen_poster.jpg How does fluid flow in the eye? The eye constantly makes and drains a clear fluid called aqueous humor. The ciliary body behind the iris produces it, it flows forward through the pupil, and it exits through the trabecular meshwork — the mesh-like drain in the angle where the iris meets the cornea. Eye pressure is the balance between production and drainage. When the drain slows or blocks, pressure rises, and sustained high pressure damages the optic nerve. That is the link between fluid flow and glaucoma — and why most treatments work by improving drainage or reducing production. https://fyi.rendia.com/TAEnx 106 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/glaucoma/how-does-pseudoexfoliation-syndrome-lead-to-glaucoma https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/5142402c-4674-47ae-4e1e-48cc40e94da8/14805442427768_fullscreen_poster.jpg How does Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome lead to Glaucoma? In pseudoexfoliation syndrome, a flaky, dandruff-like protein builds up on the lens and other structures inside the eye. As the iris moves, it rubs this material and pigment loose, and the debris clogs the trabecular meshwork — the eye’s drain. Pressure can climb high and erratically, so pseudoexfoliation glaucoma often behaves more aggressively than ordinary open-angle glaucoma and needs closer monitoring. The same material weakens the fibers that support the lens, which matters for planning future cataract surgery. Regular pressure checks and dilated exams are essential. https://fyi.rendia.com/hozRs 72 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/glaucoma/how-is-glaucoma-monitored https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/5d866d6a-4ec1-4529-4d66-4a5047c34b28/1645630005/NAR_Glau_TstOvr_fullscreen_poster.jpg How is Glaucoma monitored? Glaucoma is monitored with complementary tests, each covering what the others miss: tonometry measures eye pressure; pachymetry measures corneal thickness, which calibrates that pressure reading; gonioscopy inspects the drainage angle; ophthalmoscopy and OCT imaging track the optic nerve’s structure over time; and visual field testing maps what you can actually see. No single test tells the whole story — it is the trend across visits that shows whether treatment is holding. Keeping every monitoring appointment matters as much as taking your drops. https://fyi.rendia.com/zvawV 174 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/glaucoma/should-i-get-slt-laser-for-glaucoma https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/4c4e5f8-4b99-432e-40a3-43fa41094216/14854604238185_fullscreen_poster.jpg Should I get SLT laser for glaucoma? SLT (selective laser trabeculoplasty) is a brief office laser that treats open-angle glaucoma by stimulating the eye’s own drain — the trabecular meshwork — to work better and lower pressure. It takes minutes, uses no incisions, does not injure the drain, and can often be repeated. It works well as a first treatment or as an alternative to daily drops, lowering pressure about as much as a typical drop for many patients, though the effect can fade over years. Whether it is right for you depends on your type and stage of glaucoma — ask at your next visit. https://fyi.rendia.com/8rzKp 457 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/glaucoma/what-are-eyedrops-for-glaucoma https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/21e7294c-49d3-426b-423a-47ea43fe4527/1507820249/NAR_Glau_Drops_fullscreen_poster.jpg What are eyedrops for glaucoma? Glaucoma drops lower eye pressure in one of two ways: some reduce how much fluid the ciliary body produces, others improve how fluid drains from the eye — and some do both. Taken every day, they protect the optic nerve from further damage; they cannot restore vision already lost. The most common mistake in glaucoma care is skipping drops because the eye feels fine — glaucoma is painless while it damages sight. Never stop or change your drops without talking with your eye doctor first, and mention side effects rather than quietly quitting. https://fyi.rendia.com/Xyw6g 43 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/glaucoma/what-are-my-risk-factors-for-glaucoma https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/49ae76e8-4984-4427-4cec-420c4d01485f/1646756804/NAR_GlauAware_fullscreen_poster.jpg What are my risk factors for Glaucoma? This narrative gives an overview of Glaucoma risk factors, encouraging patients to schedule an eye exam to prevent vision loss due to Glaucoma. https://fyi.rendia.com/nvOnp 141 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/glaucoma/what-are-tube-shunts https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/47150f89-4060-407d-4b3b-4e4042a342a9/14806991624016_fullscreen_poster.jpg What are Tube Shunts? A tube shunt is a small implanted drainage device for glaucoma. A tiny, flexible tube redirects fluid from inside the eye to a small plate on the white of the eye, where the body reabsorbs it — creating a new, reliable drain when the natural one has failed. Shunts are typically reserved for glaucoma that keeps progressing despite drops, laser, or previous surgery. Pressure can run high or low while the eye heals, so close follow-up in the weeks after surgery is essential to protect the result. https://fyi.rendia.com/QJhzm 83 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/glaucoma/what-does-a-person-with-glaucoma-see https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/19387ff6-486e-458c-4460-481a4968475e/14797628631031_fullscreen_poster.jpg What does a person with Glaucoma see? Show patients a simulation of what the world looks like through the eyes of someone with glaucoma. This piece motivates patients to schedule regular comprehensive eye exams for early detection of the silent thief of sight. https://fyi.rendia.com/J5s0k 107 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/glaucoma/what-is-a-trabeculectomy https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/626891a8-4c17-428e-4a80-4a234b5e4bad/1507820444/NAR_Glau_Trabec_fullscreen_poster.jpg What is a Trabeculectomy? A trabeculectomy is the classic glaucoma operation for pressure that drops and laser cannot control. The surgeon creates a tiny, guarded trapdoor in the wall of the eye so fluid can filter out to a small reservoir (a “bleb”) hidden under the upper lid, where the body reabsorbs it. It reliably achieves low pressures, which is why it is still used for advanced disease, but it demands meticulous after-care: frequent follow-up visits, and lifelong awareness that a red, painful eye with discharge could be a bleb infection — an emergency that needs same-day care. https://fyi.rendia.com/bL95F 52 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/glaucoma/what-is-acute-angle-closure-glaucoma https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/75516222-47c9-4f35-4a7d-48a24c684294/1506616059/NAR_Glau_Closed_fullscreen_poster.jpg What is acute angle closure glaucoma? Acute angle-closure glaucoma is a true eye emergency. The iris bows forward and seals the eye’s drainage angle, and pressure spikes within hours — causing severe eye pain, headache, blurred vision, halos around lights, a red eye, and often nausea or vomiting. Untreated, it can permanently damage the optic nerve within a day. If you have these symptoms, call us immediately at (717) 637-1919 — or go straight to the nearest emergency room after hours. Treatment with pressure-lowering medicines and a laser iridotomy is very effective when started quickly. https://fyi.rendia.com/c7v1c 47 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/glaucoma/what-is-glaucoma https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/3838a2d3-48c4-4b77-44ab-4c1c40834f1f/1634906068/NAR_Glau_IntroSurg_fullscreen_poster.jpg What Is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a disease that damages the optic nerve and can cause permanent vision loss. It often has no early symptoms, so pressure checks alone are not enough; patients need optic nerve testing and follow-up over time. This article is educational and does not replace a medical eye examination. If you have sudden vision loss, severe pain, new flashes or floaters, a curtain or shadow in your vision, chemical exposure, trauma, or neurologic symptoms, seek urgent eye care. https://fyi.rendia.com/OMUa1 152 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/glaucoma/what-is-laser-iridotomy https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/acb89d3-4aed-4e19-42a7-4a4949354235/1521563135/NAR_Glau_Iridotomy_fullscreen_poster.jpg What is Laser Iridotomy? Laser iridotomy is used when the drainage angle is dangerously narrow or at risk of closing. The laser creates a tiny opening in the iris so fluid can move more safely through the front of the eye and reduce the chance of an angle-closure attack. https://fyi.rendia.com/bxVDq 53 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/glaucoma/what-is-ocular-hypertension https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/6e9b3fa2-4435-4589-4e6f-44f94f3f4449/14793078826284_fullscreen_poster.jpg What is ocular hypertension? Ocular hypertension means the pressure inside the eye is higher than normal while the optic nerve and visual field are still healthy — it is a risk factor for glaucoma, not glaucoma itself. Many people with elevated pressure never develop damage; others do, which is why it cannot simply be ignored. Corneal thickness, nerve appearance, family history, and age all shape the risk. Depending on those factors, we may monitor closely or lower the pressure preventively with drops or SLT laser. Regular exams keep “higher than normal” from quietly becoming glaucoma. https://fyi.rendia.com/lSGCn 69 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/glaucoma/what-is-open-angle-glaucoma https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/2145b16-40cd-49d7-4bff-4fd449384728/14785401227089_fullscreen_poster.jpg What is open angle glaucoma? Open-angle glaucoma is the most common form of glaucoma, and it is deceptive because the drainage angle can look open while the drain itself functions poorly. Patients usually do not feel pressure and do not notice early side-vision loss. https://fyi.rendia.com/EJp7Q 69 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/glaucoma/what-is-secondary-glaucoma https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/7acfbb49-49fc-4a54-4287-482642b24471/14806992224358_fullscreen_poster.jpg What is secondary Glaucoma? This narrative is an overview of Secondary Glaucoma. https://fyi.rendia.com/HoHLR 47 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/glaucoma/what-is-slt-laser-treatment-for-glaucoma https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/66a1e9c5-4148-4c26-474d-421745704257/1619801734/NAR_Glau_SLT_fullscreen_poster.jpg What Is SLT Laser Treatment for Glaucoma? Selective laser trabeculoplasty, or SLT, is an office laser treatment that helps the eye's drainage system lower eye pressure. It can reduce or sometimes replace drops in selected patients, but results vary. This article is educational and does not replace a medical eye examination. If you have sudden vision loss, severe pain, new flashes or floaters, a curtain or shadow in your vision, chemical exposure, trauma, or neurologic symptoms, seek urgent eye care. https://fyi.rendia.com/QbvHE 50 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/lasik/am-i-a-good-candidate-for-lasik https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/4401af93-4b07-4294-46d6-41cd4d7e47c5/14775738223043_fullscreen_poster.jpg Am I a Good Candidate for LASIK? Describes a good LASIK candidate as being of a certain age, having a stable prescription during the last 12 months, a diagnosed refractive error and healthy eyes. https://fyi.rendia.com/mIeTe 48 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/lasik/difference-between-nearsighted-farsighted-astigmatism https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/733258d-4962-4d21-4509-496240bb4a76/1628093734/NAR_RefError_Intro_fullscreen_poster.jpg What is the difference between nearsighted, farsighted, and astigmatism? This narrative provides patient with an introduction to Refractive Errors. https://fyi.rendia.com/4HHsE 148 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/lasik/how-do-i-find-my-dominant-eye https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/684a5884-4562-41c0-4061-455a4bb44600/1663703135/NAR_FindDomEye_fullscreen_poster.jpg How Do I Find my Dominant Eye? his video helps your patients understand eye dominance, to help them appreciate all the factors you consider in vision correction. Play this video in your waiting room, or share on social media to engage with your patients beyond the exam room. https://fyi.rendia.com/R2JDr 71 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/lasik/lasik-vs-prk-which-is-better-for-me https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/6681220d-42cf-4757-4f26-4b224a3b4ad5/1583851534/NAR_DifferenceLskPrk_fullscreen_poster.jpg LASIK vs PRK: Which Is Better for Me? For patients who want to know the difference between LASIK and PRK, this video explains the key differences. We appreciate the help of Dr. Sandy Feldman of One to One Lasik for lending his expertise on this piece. https://fyi.rendia.com/cgMWI 157 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/lasik/what-are-my-lasik-post-op-instructions https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/75ad10a5-4769-4fa0-4d5f-434e4e454836/1516986049/NAR_LASIK_Post-Op_fullscreen_poster.jpg What are my LASIK post-op instructions? For the first hours: go home, close your eyes, and rest — expect watering, light sensitivity, and a gritty feeling that improves by the next day. Use your antibiotic and anti-inflammatory drops exactly as prescribed, wear the protective shields while sleeping for the first nights, and do not rub your eyes. For the first week, skip eye makeup, pools, and hot tubs, and keep soap and tap water out of the eye. Most people see well enough to drive at the day-one visit. Increasing pain, worsening redness, or falling vision after the first day is not normal — call us right away. https://fyi.rendia.com/ZigUi 164 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/lasik/what-are-my-lasik-pre-op-instructions https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/2fb482d1-4b5a-45d7-44cd-43124c304736/14816410427549_fullscreen_poster.jpg What are my LASIK pre-op instructions? Help your patients prepare for their Laser surgery to make sure they are ready to go when they arrive. This way, even if they lose a printed sheet of instructions, they can refer back to this video. We appreciate the help of Chris Guadalupe from Filutowski Eye Institute on this piece. https://fyi.rendia.com/Xf75o 127 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/lasik/what-are-the-risks-and-side-effects-of-lasik https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/770e7e0b-4541-4e55-4f1e-42464da24139/1516986335/NAR_Lsk_Comp_fullscreen_poster.jpg What Are the Risks and Side Effects of LASIK? Details some of the side effects of LASIK, including night time glare and halos, explains how vision may develop over weeks and months, and emphasizes the importance of follow up exams. Helps patients understand what to expect with LASIK surgery. https://fyi.rendia.com/M71KV 133 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/lasik/what-is-a-refractive-error https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/382f126c-4f70-4761-44ab-4d8f46a34f3b/1533670535/NAR_Ref_ErrsDis_fullscreen_poster.jpg What is a refractive error? A refractive error means the eye’s optics do not land light precisely on the retina — a focusing issue, not an eye disease. There are four kinds: myopia (nearsightedness) blurs distance; hyperopia (farsightedness) strains near focus and sometimes distance; astigmatism blurs at every distance because the cornea is oval rather than round; and presbyopia is the age-related loss of near focus after about 40. Glasses and contact lenses correct them externally, while LASIK, PRK, and lens-based surgery can reduce dependence on correction for good candidates. https://fyi.rendia.com/uQKpR 95 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/lasik/what-is-astigmatism https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/40402e15-45e2-4118-4334-489c49c64a46/1475853878752_fullscreen_poster.jpg What Is Astigmatism? Describes how Astigmatism can cause blurred or distorted vision at all distances, caused by an irregularly shaped cornea or lens which focuses light at multiple points in front of or behind the retina. Notes that mild astigmatism can cause blurriness, but severe astigmatism can prevent the performance of daily activities. https://fyi.rendia.com/0iaAF 56 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/lasik/what-is-corneal-topography https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/409791af-45e3-4af0-435c-4a6f4fcf46b6/14785447430392_fullscreen_poster.jpg What Is Corneal Topography? Explains that corneal topography is an advanced technology that creates a 3D map of the cornea to identify patients' unique corneal shape. Corneal topography helps identify the best solution based on patients' precise measurements. Thanks to Dr. Stephen Rozenberg and Ruth Domber of 10/10 Optics for providing background on this topic. https://fyi.rendia.com/AuCtN 135 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/lasik/what-is-lasik-and-how-does-it-work https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/73eba34a-4f24-4bb7-454e-413940fa4030/1513790257/NAR_LASIK_Intro_fullscreen_poster.jpg What Is LASIK and How Does It Work? Describes the benefits of LASIK, and how it compares to glasses as a treatment for nearsightedness or farsightedness. https://fyi.rendia.com/DjnQ2 95 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/lasik/what-is-monovision https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/7e4277ce-487d-4fcf-4ad8-47f742ab44d6/1516305335/NAR_Mono_Ovr_01_fullscreen_poster.jpg What is Monovision? This narrative provides an overview of the Monovision procedure as well as the various options available. https://fyi.rendia.com/h5Q2U 86 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/neuro-ophthalmology/what-is-optic-neuritis https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/327cb492-4a51-47f5-47a3-4f044dce41b5/14804334828754_fullscreen_poster.jpg What Is Optic Neuritis? This narrative is an overview of Optic Neuritis. https://fyi.rendia.com/Ux5oP 92 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/neuro-ophthalmology/what-is-papilledema https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/322dce62-456c-4237-4f83-4feb473a44f2/1585344934/NAR_Ovr_Pap_fullscreen_poster.jpg What is Papilledema? Papilledema means both optic nerves are swollen because the pressure inside the skull is elevated — and it is treated as urgent until proven otherwise, because causes range from idiopathic intracranial hypertension to a mass, bleed, or clot. Warning symptoms include headaches that are often worse on waking or lying down, brief seconds-long dim-outs of vision, double vision, pulsatile whooshing in the ears, and nausea. Suspected papilledema calls for same-day evaluation and urgent brain imaging — call us at (717) 637-1919 immediately, or go to the emergency room. https://fyi.rendia.com/7g4uD 133 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/retina-and-vitreous/what-is-a-choroidal-nevus https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/518208fc-47f0-484e-4aea-45ac41ad43f8/14803577625841_fullscreen_poster.jpg What is a choroidal nevus? A choroidal nevus is a flat, pigmented spot in the choroid — the blood-vessel layer under the retina — essentially a freckle inside the eye. Most cause no symptoms, do not affect vision, and never cause trouble. But like a skin mole, a small percentage can transform into choroidal melanoma over time, so a nevus should be photographed and measured, then re-examined periodically — typically every 6–12 months at first — watching for growth, orange pigment, or fluid under the retina. If you have been told you have one, keep those monitoring visits even though you feel nothing. https://fyi.rendia.com/jgyiK 24 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/retina-and-vitreous/what-is-a-retinal-detachment https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/7244e122-4540-43ef-4405-4fff45b944fb/1717107059/NAR_Ret_Detach_fullscreen_poster.jpg What is a retinal detachment? A retinal detachment is an emergency: the retina peels away from the wall of the eye, and the separated tissue stops working — like wallpaper coming off a wall. The warning signs are a sudden burst of new floaters, flashes of light, and especially a dark curtain or shadow spreading across your vision. It is painless, which fools people into waiting. Do not wait: call us the same day at (717) 637-1919, or go to the emergency room after hours. Surgery can reattach the retina, and results are far better when the central vision has not yet detached. https://fyi.rendia.com/HRhwV 86 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/retina-and-vitreous/what-is-a-retinal-tear https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/4147c1cc-481c-469c-4df7-42ea43c74c52/1539013535/NAR_Ret_Tear_fullscreen_poster.jpg What is a retinal tear? A retinal tear happens when the shrinking vitreous gel pulls hard enough to rip the retina — usually announced by a sudden shower of new floaters or flashes of light. The tear itself is painless and can seem minor, but fluid can pass through it and peel the retina off within days, turning a five-minute laser fix into major surgery. New flashes or a burst of floaters warrant a dilated exam promptly — same day or next day, not at a routine future visit. Call (717) 637-1919; a tear caught early is usually sealed with a quick in-office laser. https://fyi.rendia.com/Tfi97 38 2026-07-09 yes https://www.mayeyecare.com/retina-and-vitreous/what-is-laser-treatment-for-a-retinal-tear https://content.rendia.com/leo/em/7f701a60-4f9c-4475-4f20-4bec4e684ed3/1506700787/NAR_Ret_Laser_fullscreen_poster.jpg What is laser treatment for a retinal tear? Laser retinopexy seals a retinal tear before it can progress to a detachment. After numbing drops, the surgeon applies a ring of tiny laser spots around the tear; over the following days those spots form scars that weld the retina to the wall of the eye — like spot-welding around a hole. It takes minutes in the office and discomfort is minimal. Afterward, follow any activity restrictions you are given, and report new floaters, flashes, or a curtain in your vision immediately — new tears can still form elsewhere, so the warning signs still apply. https://fyi.rendia.com/r8DKJ 24 2026-07-09 yes