At Indiana Eye Clinic, Abby Burnett finds herself “learning something new every day.” Abby’s part-time position as an ophthalmic technician is an extension of her education at Marian University. In fact, when IEC representatives spoke at her honor society chapter, Sigma Zeta, she felt like the clinic would provide precisely the kind of hands-on experience. . .Read More
Ptosis (pronounced toe-sis) is the drooping of the upper eyelid. The lid may droop only slightly or it may cover the pupil entirely. In some cases, ptosis can restrict and even block normal vision. Congenital ptosis, which is present at birth, requires treatment for normal vision development. Uncorrected congenital ptosis can cause amblyopia (lazy eye).. . .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
Macey St. John has always loved helping people in need. “It’s an incredible experience to see people overcome obstacles and go back to their everyday lives,” she said. Macey gets to witness this kind of recovery every day at Indiana Eye Clinic. She joined the IEC family three-and-a-half years ago, and she currently serves as. . .Read More
Dry eyes are a common problem for many patients. Dry eyes can cause irritation, redness, excessive tearing, burning, and blurriness. If left untreated, severe dry eyes may cause damage to the cornea, which is the clear front surface of the eye. Tears Have Three Layers: An inner mucus layer keeps the whole tear fastened to. . .Read More
Michelle Henning has never felt more at home in a workplace than she does at Indiana Eye Clinic. “I could not be happier working here,” she said. “It’s the only place I’ve ever worked where I truly love all aspects of my job and feel like it’s the perfect fit for me.” Michelle joined the. . .Read More
Pamela Campbell has been working in the field of eye care for nearly 30 years. She joined the Indiana Eye Clinic team in January of last year, and she feels right at home. As a Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT), Pamela provides assistance in the clinical setting with patient testing. Pamela’s favorite part of the job. . .Read More
The term “chalazion” comes from a Greek word meaning a small lump. It refers to a swelling in the eyelid caused by inflammation of one of the small oil-producing glands (meibomian glands) located in the upper and lower eyelids. A chalazion is sometimes confused with a stye, which also appears as a lump in the. . .Read More
A retinal detachment is a very serious problem that almost always causes blindness unless treated. The appearance of flashing lights, floating objects or a gray curtain moving across your field of vision can be an indication of a retinal detachment. If any of these occur, see an Indiana Eye Clinic ophthalmologist right away. As you. . .Read More
For the past five years, Mary Jo Christian has been the first face people see when they walk through the doors of Indiana Eye Clinic. In addition to greeting patients and setting a friendly mood behind the front desk, Mary Jo assists with scheduling appointments and checking patients in and out. For Mary Jo, one. . .Read More