BOTOX® for Wrinkles
The FDA-approved BOTOX® can limit or decrease wrinkles in your forehead and eye area. Botulinum Toxin is injected into the muscles that lie beneath the skin surface. When a muscle is injected, it is unable to contract. The skin overlying the muscle tends to smooth, and finer wrinkles disappear. The effects of the injection last for three to four months. At the end of that time, the BOTOX® wears off, and muscle activity returns. Some patients choose to undergo a series of two to four injections, after which, muscle activity may remain reduced and the creases diminished. For the best results, it is recommended to repeat injections every three to four months.
BOTOX® for Blepharospasms
Blepharospasm is characterized by involuntary spasms of the muscles around the eye, resulting in uncontrolled blinking, narrowing, and even closing of the eyelid. In the early stages of blepharospasm, you may feel irritation and discomfort of the eyelids, as well as increased blinking. BOTOX® has been used as a successful treatment option for blepharospasm and its symptoms since FDA approval in 1989.
Lid Hygiene
Lid hygiene is an often overlooked aspect of keeping your eyes healthy and comfortable. Several options are available to make eyelid cleansing a part of your daily routine. Optase Protect Spray, made with hypocholrous acid, is an effective yet gentle spray for cleansing the eyelids and is suitable for daily use. Blephadex Lid Wipes, made with a patented blend of tea tree and coconut oil, help to clean, soothe, and moisturize the eyelids in one simple step. Click HERE to order lid hygiene products.
Dry Eye Nutritional Supplements
HydroEye is a patented nutritional formulation that works from the inside out to provide continuous support for dry eyes. This supplement may provide support for dry eye discomfort due to: age, tear deficiency, contact lens wear, computer use, LASIK surgery, and other causes. HydroEye supplements deliver a proprietary blend of omega fatty acids (GLA, EPA and DHA), antioxidants and other key nutrients that work together to support a healthy tear film and soothe the ocular surface. Click HERE to order dry eye products.
Macular Health Vitamins
The Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS and AREDS2) are major clinical trials sponsored by the National Eye Institute which began in 2001 and then again in 2006. The studies focused on whether a combination of vitamin A, C, E, zinc, lutein, copper, and zeaxanthin would slow or stop the progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The results of these studies showed that a specific dosage and combination of vitamins slowed the progression of the disease in patients with moderate or advanced macular degeneration. The AREDS 2 formulation is up to date to include lutein and zeaxanthin, which were shown to reduce the risk of advanced AMD. This updated AREDS2 formula excludes Vitamin A/beta carotene, which has been demonstrated in trials by the National Cancer to increase the risk of lung cancer in current smokers. Patients who are at high risk for developing advanced macular degeneration should consider taking the AREDS2 formulation. Ask your doctor if macular vitamins are right for you. The Hughes Eye Doctors approve the “Visual Advantage Macular Support” formulation, which can be shipped directly to your home for convenience. Click HERE for ordering information.
Bladeless LASIK
At the LASIK Center of Jackson, we help patients achieve their best vision utilizing surgical skill and advanced medical technology. Our services include Z-LASIK, an all bladeless procedure where vision is corrected with a precise laser, as well as all-laser photo-refractive keratectomy and traditional microkeratome LASIK. For more information, visit LASIK Center of Jackson.
