Doctor's Advice Website.

Real Self is a website devoted to health matters and manned by practicing physicians. More than just an informational site it allows patients to ask questions that can be answered by doctors. Here's a link to my web site: Dr. Dean Dornic at RealSelf.

Dr. Dean Dornic Tapped by Journal of Refractive Surgery

Dr. Dean Dornic Tapped by Journal of Refractive Surgery

Home Remedies for Bags Under the Eyes

Bothered by “bags under the eyes”? Before resorting to surgery try these remedies. 1. Get your rest. Fluid tends to accumulate when you are sleep deprived. 2. Correct water retention problems. Kidney and heart problems can cause fluid retention. Have swelling in your feet also? Get to a doctor and find out the cause. 3. Let gravity help. If you find that bags are worse in the morning, it is likely that fluid is accumulating at night while you are laying dow. Sleep with your head elevated by using extra pillows and/or raising the head of your bed on blocks. 4. Watch for allergies. These can be airborne as in hayfever or contact: hair products, soaps, and cosmetics are common culprits. Avoid items that cause allergy symptoms. Over the counter allergy products like Claritin and Zyrtec can be effective. 5. Cold compresses can help reduce swelling. Soak a cloth in ice water, wring it out and apply over the eyes. Another method is to wrap a paper towel around ice cubes. Apply cold for at least five minutes. 6. Teabags, black, green or white soaked in cold water and applied to the eyes can be helpful. Tea contains tannins which can help tighten the skin. The bags should be applied for approximately 10 minutes. Rinse your eyelids thoroughly with cool, clean water immediately after soaking to prevent the tea from discoloring your skin. 7. Some people find cucumbers effective. Cover the eyes with cool cucmber slice for 15 minutes. 8. Hemorrhoid creams can temporarily reduce swelling. Apply a small amount of hemorrhoid cream to baggy areas under your eyes and rub it in gently. Take great care not to get any into your eyes. Of course, when simple home remedies don't seem to help, consult your doctor.

LECC Testimonials

Dr. Dean Dornic Tapped by Journal of Refractive Surgery

Dr. Dean Dornic Tapped by Journal of Refractive Surgery
Raleigh NC ophthalmologist, Dr. Dean Dornic was recently named a reviewer for the "Journal of Refractive Surgery".  Dr. Dornic is a recognized authority on LASIK and other refractive eye surgeries.  The Journal of Refractive Surgery is the official publication of the International Society of Refractive Surgery.

Dr. Dean Dornic Unveils a New Technique to Improve LASIK Outcomes

Dr. Dean Dornic recently unveiled a new technique that has been shown to reduce the incidence of LASIK enhancements. Dr. Dornic presented his work recently at the European Society of Ophthalmology meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark.

New method to improve LASIK outcomes.

Lindsey Vonn Gets an Edge from LASIK

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Osb2MsSBcgg Skier Lindsey Vonn didn't want the hassles of glasses and contact lenses to get in the way of her competitive skiing: so she got LASIK. Now she serves as spokesperson for the Better Vision Network. Recently the Better Vision Network chose our practice as the exclusive provider of LASIK eye surgery in the Raleigh triangle region of North Carolina.