NJ EYE AND EAR

Eyes feeling scratchy, becoming red or blurry? July is dry eye awareness month and your symptoms could be due to dry eye. Dry eye disease is a prevalent and sometimes debilitating condition due to inadequate lubrication or rapid evaporation from the surface of the eye. It can cause blurry vision, discomfort, redness, and a chronic gritty sensation. The prevalence of dry eye disease in the United States is estimated to affect over 16 million adults. This might be an underestimate, as many people may not seek medical attention for milder symptoms. The impact of dry eye disease is more than simple discomfort; it can impair many daily activities such as reading, driving, and working on a computer. It is considered a chronic pain condition and can deteriorate one’s quality of life. Causes of dry eye can be numerous, including even a fan, heater, or air conditioner near your bed while sleeping. Wearing contact lenses or prolonged computer and cellphone use can also be culprits. Lastly, eye surgeries, such as LASIK and cataract surgery, are known to worsen dry eye symptoms. Patients undergoing these procedures are advised to optimize their dry eye before surgery to minimize issues afterwards. Addressing any dryness before surgery is also critical for the ophthalmologist to get the most accurate measurements for the best chance at good vision after surgery. The good news is, with proper management before and after surgery, the symptoms of dry eye can be minimal to none. There are various treatments for dry eye and they must be customized for every patient depending on the severity. Initial therapies can include over-the-counter medications, such as artificial tears that can relieve symptoms by lubricating the surface of the eye. If these do not adequately control symptoms, prescription medications, such as cyclosporine (Restasis) and lifitegrast (Xiidra) among others, can be used to increase natural tear production and reduce inflammation on the surface of the eye. For some individuals, even these treatments are not sufficient however. This can be due to underlying medical conditions, such as Sjogren’s disease or thyroid imbalances. These patients and others who are dissatisfied with their symptoms can benefit from treatments such as amniotic membrane application. These can protect the cornea, reduce inflammation, and promote regeneration of the eye’s surface. For those patients struggling despite consistent use of eyedrops, these and other therapies can be game changing. Thankfully, there are a multitude of treatments available to alleviate dry eye. With a comprehensive and tailored approach from an eyecare specialist, your dry eye symptoms can be better by next July. by Gautam Kamthan, M.D. * Dr. Gautam Kamthan, is a Comprehensive Ophthalmologist at NJ Eye and Ear. #dryeye #dryeyetreatments #optlight #tearcare #ophthalmologist #njee #njeyeandear #medicaldoctor #dryeyeawarenessmonth #healthcare

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What is LASIK SURGERY? We've explained it very simply with this patient information video. Who is Dr. Jimmy Hu? Well, he is NJ Eye and Ear Director of Lasik Surgery! #whatislasiksurgery #lasiksurgeryexactly #clearervisionforever

We are are always happy and proud to sponsor our fellow local charity affiliations such as Zimele USA, a 501c3 nonprofit organization based in Englewood, NJ., whose mission is to tackle the root causes of poverty by raising awareness and funds to train and empower women in rural South Africa to stand on their own two feet help funding to support financial literacy, business and life skills training that not only transforms one woman’s life, but her children, her community and future generations. Check out scenes from their 5K Color RUN! What fun and for a great cause check out @zimeleusa and help support a great local charity. #zimeleusa #summerevents2024 #englewoodcharity #supportenglewoodnjnonprofits #supportimpoverishedwomen #empowering #southafricanwomen

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Summertime 2024 Greetings from our wonderful ENT\Otolaryngology and Facial Plastics team. Seen from left to right: Dr. Kevin Ende @drkevinende, RN Tasha Larson @tashlarson, Alyssa Halevy, PA-C, Lindsay Princer PA-C @lindsayprincer_pa, and Dr. Laurence Milgrim @lmilgrimmd. Find out more about our stellar team by visiting the NJ Eye and Ear website! #ENTteam #amazingPAs #njtopselectplasticsurgeon #summertime2024 #NJEE

We are excited to welcome our newest member to the NJ Eye and Ear medical providers team this month of May! Jimmy Y. Hu, MD is a cataract, corneal, and refractive surgeon. He is an experienced and highly regarded ophthalmologist, medical scientist, and teacher based in Englewood and Clifton, New Jersey. Dr. Hu offers state-of-the-art techniques and technology to help patients with various eye conditions achieve the best vision possible. He is praised by his patients and colleagues for his surgical skills, gentle bedside manner, and expertise in the treatment of complex ophthalmic conditions. Athletes, airline pilots, law-enforcement officers, and fellow surgeons have trusted Dr. Hu with their eyes and have praised his dedication to delivering superior results. He is a board-certified Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Hu has authored peer-reviewed scientific publications, presented research at national and international academic conferences and has received funding from the National Institute of Health. He is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, a clinical assistant professor of Ophthalmology at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, and has won awards for both his research and teaching. We are excited to have Dr. Hu lead our Lasik Surgery extension of our steadily growing practice! Visit our website to find out more about our team and our medical conglomerate #jimmyhumd #lasiksurgeon #ophthamologist #cataractsurgeon #njeyeandearteam

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Happy Solar Eclipse day 2024! Watch our very own Dr. Enny Oyeniran, Ophthalmologist/Retina Specialist interview live on abc7NY with Nina Pineda as she explains what you need to know about watching todays solar eclipse safely! Don’t miss it! Today at 10AM and 12noon #ophthamologist #solareclipse2024 #safetywatchingsolareclipse #njeyeandearinthenews #drennyoyeniran #retinaspecialist

Watch our Dr. Enny Oyeniran Ophthalmologist Retina Specialist interview with abc7NY Nina Pineda as she tells us how to watch todays solar eclipse safely! Watch the interview TODAY at 12 NOON! ABD NOW #SOLARECLIPSE #NJEYEANDEARNEWS #PATHOFTOTALITY #DRENNYOYENIYAN