Patient Guides
These guides are designed to help you navigate your neuro-ophthalmology care, from preparing for your first visit to living well with your condition.
Adapting to Vision Loss - Rehabilitation and Independence Guide
Support for patients with permanent vision loss. Learn about low vision rehabilitation, adaptive technology, daily living strategies, and emotional adjustment resources.
Am I Getting Cataracts?
Noticing cloudy vision, glare, or trouble driving at night? Learn about cataract symptoms, types, when surgery is needed, and what to expect from the procedure.
Am I Going to Go Blind?
Worried about losing your vision? Learn which eye conditions cause blindness, which are treatable, and what you can do right now to protect your sight long-term.
Bacterial vs Viral vs Allergic Pink Eye
Learn how to tell bacterial, viral, and allergic pink eye apart by discharge type, contagiousness, and symptoms — plus when each type needs treatment.
Comparing Dry Eye Prescription Drops
Side-by-side comparison of Restasis, Cequa, Xiidra, Miebo, Tyrvaya, and Eysuvis — mechanism, onset, dosing, side effects, and cost.
Conditions Mistaken for Pink Eye
Not every red eye is pink eye. Learn about blepharitis, dry eye, keratitis, uveitis, styes, and other conditions commonly confused with conjunctivitis.
Could This Be Glaucoma?
Concerned about glaucoma? Learn about risk factors, how it's detected, treatment options from eye drops to surgery, and why early screening saves sight.
Do I Have an Eye Infection?
Red eye, discharge, or crusting? Learn how to tell if you have an eye infection, the different types of pink eye, home care tips, and when you need to see a doctor.
Do I Need Glasses or Contacts?
Wondering if you need glasses or contacts? Learn about blurred vision signs, refractive errors, prescription changes, and how to choose the right vision correction.
Dry Eye Myths vs Facts
Common dry eye myths debunked — can it cause blindness, why do dry eyes water, and is dry eye permanent? Evidence-based answers to the most common questions.
Your First Neuro-Ophthalmology Appointment - What to Expect
Prepare for your first neuro-ophthalmology visit. Learn what tests to expect, questions to ask, and how to make the most of your appointment with our specialists.
GLP-1 Medications and Your Eyes: What Patients Need to Know
How do GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy affect your eyes? Evidence-based guide covering potential risks, emerging benefits for conditions like IIH, and what to discuss with your eye doctor.
How Long Does Pink Eye Last?
Learn how long pink eye lasts by type — viral (1-3 weeks), bacterial (5-7 days with antibiotics), and allergic — plus signs it's not getting better.
How Often Should I Get an Eye Exam?
Find out how often you really need an eye exam based on your age, risk factors, and health history. Learn what happens during a comprehensive exam and why it matters.
How to Choose Eye Drops for Dry Eyes
A step-by-step guide to choosing the right eye drops — preserved vs preservative-free, drops vs gels vs ointments, and when to switch to prescription.
Your IIH Journey - Diagnosis to Long-Term Management
Complete guide for idiopathic intracranial hypertension patients. Learn about diagnosis, acetazolamide treatment, vision monitoring, and when surgery may be needed.
Is Pink Eye Contagious?
Find out which types of pink eye are contagious, how long each type spreads, how transmission happens, and when it's safe to return to work or school.
Is This Eye Strain from Screens?
Experiencing tired eyes, headaches, or blurred vision after screen time? Learn about digital eye strain, the 20-20-20 rule, and when symptoms need medical attention.
Is This from Diabetes or Blood Pressure?
Could your vision changes be related to diabetes or high blood pressure? Learn about diabetic retinopathy, hypertensive eye damage, screening, and treatments.
Just Diagnosed with Dry Eye — What Now?
A step-by-step guide for patients newly diagnosed with dry eye — understanding your diagnosis, treatment options, home care, and what to expect long term.
Living with Long-Term Steroid Treatment - Patient Guide
Managing chronic steroid therapy for eye conditions. Learn about side effect management, health monitoring, lifestyle adjustments, and safe tapering.
Medical Conditions That Cause Dry Eye
Systemic diseases that cause or worsen dry eye — Sjogren's syndrome, thyroid disease, diabetes, lupus, rosacea, and neurological conditions explained.
Medications That Cause Dry Eye
Common prescription and OTC medications that cause or worsen dry eyes — antihistamines, antidepressants, Accutane, beta-blockers, and what to do about it.
Living with Ocular Myasthenia Gravis - Patient Guide
Managing eye symptoms from myasthenia gravis. Daily coping strategies, medication tips, warning signs of generalization, and emergency preparedness.
Navigating Double Vision - From Diagnosis to Treatment
A complete patient guide to diplopia. Understand causes of double vision, diagnostic workup, treatment options from prisms to surgery, and daily coping strategies.
Optic Neuritis and MS Risk - Understanding Your Diagnosis
Diagnosed with optic neuritis? Understand the connection to multiple sclerosis, what MRI findings mean for your risk, and treatment decisions to consider.
Eye Symptoms After 50 - Giant Cell Arteritis Awareness Guide
Critical information for patients over 50. Learn the warning signs of giant cell arteritis, a vision-threatening emergency that requires immediate treatment.
Pink Eye and Bird Flu (H5N1)
Learn how bird flu (H5N1) can cause conjunctivitis, how it differs from common pink eye, risk factors for exposure, and when to seek medical care.
Pink Eye Home Remedies
Learn evidence-based home treatments for pink eye — compresses, artificial tears, and lid hygiene — plus popular remedies that can actually harm your eyes.
Pink Eye in Children
Learn about pink eye in kids — how to identify the type, when antibiotics are needed, safe home care, school return policies, and when to call the doctor.
Pink Eye vs Allergies
Learn how to tell if your red, itchy eyes are from infectious pink eye or allergies. Compare symptoms, discharge, and treatment for each.
Recurring Pink Eye
Learn why your pink eye keeps coming back. Common causes include allergies, blepharitis, dry eye, and contact lens issues — plus how to break the cycle.
Sudden Vision Loss Emergency Guide - When to Seek Immediate Care
Sudden vision loss can be a medical emergency. Learn when to call 911, go to the ER, or contact your doctor, and what conditions require urgent treatment.
Thyroid Eye Disease - Active Treatment and Rehabilitation Guide
Complete guide for TED patients covering active vs stable phases, teprotumumab treatment, smoking cessation importance, and the surgical rehabilitation pathway.
Understanding Pupil Abnormalities - When Unequal Pupils Need Attention
Noticed unequal pupils? Learn when anisocoria is normal vs concerning, conditions that affect pupils, and red flags requiring emergency care.
Understanding Your MRI - A Patient's Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about MRI scans for eye and brain conditions. Preparation tips, managing claustrophobia, and understanding your results.
What About Floaters and Flashes?
Seeing floaters, flashes of light, or cobwebs in your vision? Learn what causes them, when they're harmless, and when they signal a retinal emergency.
Why Are My Eyes Dry or Irritated?
Burning, gritty, or watery eyes? Learn the causes of dry eye and eye irritation, home remedies, medical treatments, and when to see your eye doctor for relief.