As the world of cosmetic medicine continues to expand, the role of aesthetic services in ophthalmology will follow suit. One of the major players in expanding your aesthetic practice is the introduction of Botox, otherwise known as botulinum toxin. Reviewing the basics of Botox in healthcare Neurotoxins are the most common non-invasive aesthetic procedure in the United States. Although most are familiar with onabotulinumtoxinA (Botox), there are three other official FDA-approved ... Read more »
Baby Botox – Say Bye-bye to Fine Lines and Wrinkles
If you’ve ever done any research on Botox, you may think of it as a procedure that can render your face stiff and mannequin-like. Today’s trend is not heavy doses of Botox, but what we refer to as Baby Botox or soft Botox. Dr. Kanyinda feels that there is technically no true Baby Botox, as dosing and amount of units administrated varies so much from patient to patient. While Baby Botox includes using the same botoulinum toxin used in traditional Botox injections, the effect of Baby Botox is much ... Read more »
Under Eye Bags – How To Get Rid Of Them
Tired of people asking you if you’re tired? When you look in the mirror in the morning are you faced with bags or dark circles under your eyes? Or over the years, have your upper eyelids started to droop? There’s only so much you can do with makeup, and unless you’re a Kardashian, you probably can’t fully get rid of them. If there was something you could do to get rid of those bags and dark circles for good, wouldn’t you? Good news. Look, there’s no reason to be embarrassed or insecure ... Read more »
How to choose the right plastic surgeon
Choosing the right plastic surgeon. What to know. If you’ve been thinking about having a plastic surgery procedure, chances are you’ve spent months, maybe even years doing research on what you’d like to have done and what you’d like the outcome to be. You’ve probably looked all over the internet for before and after pictures, looked at different types of procedures and have searched for information on what happens during the procedure, how much it’s going to cost and what your recovery will ... Read more »
Patrick Barker, M.D. Meet & Greet
From Navy’s Finest to Chesapeake’s Newest If you check out Beach Eye Care’s website you’ll see that Dr. Patrick Barker’s Naval Career is more than impressive, which is why we’re so excited that he chose to make his new HQ at Beach Eye Care’s Chesapeake location. He’ll also be practicing at our First Colonial and Holland Road locations, but we wanted to let all of our friends know what level of care they can expect with the addition of Dr. Barker to our team. Q&A with Dr. Patrick ... Read more »
Dr. Ritenour: Excellence in Dry Eye Management Requires a Blueprint That Emphasizes Consistency
Our philosophy at Beach Eye Care is to take the best care of our patients, and everything else will follow. Dry eye disease (DED) management is a lifelong requirement; whether the goal is to improve symptoms, visual quality, or to ensure great results from a cataract or refractive procedures. It is through this "blueprint" approach that we ensure all in the practice understand our commitment to excellence and how we ensure optimal outcomes for our patients. Our Algorithm To arrive at a ... Read more »