Three Types of Tears
Did you know there are three different kinds of tears? They are called the basal tear, the emotional tear, and the reflex tear. All are produced by glands around the eye and all are needed for good eye health. Basal Tears This tear is more complex, having three different layers. These layers coat the eye,… Read More
The New Dry Eye Syndrome
Many of you have heard of Dry Eye Syndrome however did you know that the main cause of dry eye is Meibomian Gland Dysfunction? An amazing 86% of people with dry eye syndrome also have MGD. How do you know if you have MGD? That’s a great question. At Cleveland Eye Clinic, we are able… Read More
Did Dr. Wiley win or lose the Chagrin Jaycees’ Blossom Time Run? You decide!
Dr. Wiley committed to donating $1 for every participant that finished the race before him. So what did he do? He came in dead last! Click here to read more about the race from Chagrin Valley Today.
What’s Next For Cleveland Eye Clinic?
Cleveland Eye Clinic turns 75 this year and has seen continuous growth thanks to the leadership. In 2002, Dr. William Wiley took the practice over from his father and had purchased two more practices in 2005. Dr. Wiley’s goal is to provide the best eye care in the most convenient way for the patient. Learn… Read More
Could Screen Time Impact Dry Eye Disease in Kids?
Dr. Thomas Chester is Cleveland Eye Clinic’s “Dry Eye Guy”. During a recent interview with Jessi Schultz at News 5, Dr. Chester identifies warning signs for parents and caregivers to watch out for in children who may be experiencing symptoms. To read the full article, click here. Watch the interview below:
FSA & HSA for Prescription Eyewear – Use it or Lose it!
Use it or lose. That’s what owners of Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) face as the year comes to a close. Fortunately, many eyecare services and products—including prescription sunglasses, readers and second-pair glasses—available from The Cleveland Eye Clinic are eligible for FSA and HSA spending. Employees and the self-employed without health insurance, and/or who have high-deductible… Read More
An Eyemazing Keratoconus Journey
On Saturday, November 10, World Keratoconus Day, the corneal condition “keratoconus” (ker-uh-toe-kOH-nus) comes into the spotlight, along with the treatments offered to help patients with this very frustrating condition. Amber Bright is a person who has felt the affects of progressive keratoconus in both of her eyes. At one point, her vision had degraded to… Read More
RIP to a Special Friend – Ana, a Golden Lion Tamarin at the Akron Zoo
Today we say goodbye to a very special friend and patient of ours, Ana, a Golden Lion Tamarin who lived at the Akron Zoo. Back in 2017 the Akron Zoo contacted Dr. Wiley about Ana, who was having trouble seeing. Ana was 13 years old. She weighted 1.25 pounds. It is estimated that there are… Read More
Cleveland Eye Clinic’s Dr. Pierre Sinks Eye Floaters With Laser
Their shadows float across the paragraphs and make reading difficult, especially when proofing text against a white or light gray background. Annoyed, you try to focus on that big one that lazily drifts across the sentence, but it darts away as soon as you stare it down. A blink merely relocates it. There’s no sequestering… Read More
