You have experienced a subconjunctival hemmorhage. This is nothing more than a bruise beneath the delicate transparent tissue that covers the eye. The bright red hemorrhage that you see is simply blood trapped between this transparent tissue (the conjunctiva) and the white coat of the eye. Although its appearance can be alarming, it does not. . .Read More
You have suffered an injury to your cornea, which is the clear surface of the eye (similar to the crystal of a watch). Since the cornea is extremely sensitive, you can expect to be rather uncomfortable and sensitive to light for the next 24 to 48 hours. The pressure patch that has been placed over. . .Read More
Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is the inflammation or infection of the outer membrane of the eyeball and the inner eyelid. The white of the eye (sclera) is covered by a thin, filmy membrane called the conjunctiva that produces mucus to coat and lubricate the surface of the eye. It normally has fine blood. . .Read More
Meet Kendra Schnell and read about the unexpected path she took to become a technician at Indiana Eye Clinic, which feels like a second home to her now.
Tiffany Robertson earned her degree in medical assisting in 2009, and always had a love of healthcare in her heart. She liked being part of a field dedicated to helping others. But she soon decided that she would rather work in the administrative/business side rather than the clinical side. That led to her to seek. . .Read More
Check out our new billboard, which can be seen along southbound Interstate 65 near the 100-mile marker, just north of Greenwood city limits. We think it clearly shows the benefits of seeing the Indiana Eye Clinic team for all your vision needs! The 14-foot-by-48-foot digital display will show our sign approximately 75 times per hour,. . .Read More
Did you know that your body makes more than one type of tear? It’s true! We tend to think of tears as being a single type of liquid, like blood or urine. But in fact, the body produces several distinct kinds of tears that depend on our body’s physical or emotional response to situations and. . .Read More
By Michael L. Hopen, M.D. Ophthalmologist, Indiana Eye Clinic October is National Seafood Month, and the Indianapolis coalition of the Seafood Nutrition Partnership is urging Hoosiers to incorporate more fish into their diet. You may already know that fish and other seafood are a huge tool for better heart health. Cardiovascular disease is the leading. . .Read More
By Dr. Charles O. McCormick III Recently I was delighted to attend the Greenwood Mayor’s Breakfast at the invitation of the local Crossroads Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Mayor Mark Myers was the keynote speaker in a gathering of professionals, business people and volunteers to advocate for Scouting’s value in character building, achievement,. . .Read More
By Dr. Carissa M. Barina, Ophthalmologist The majority of us will experience an occasional speck, spot or hair-like structure floating in our field of vision. When they come from inside the eye, they are termed floaters. Most frequently it is a nuisance and of little or no concern, but sometimes it is a harbinger for. . .Read More