We all know that our skin needs protection from the sun and its dangerous rays. Skin cancer is top of mind when we go outside, and many of us wear sunscreen to protect our skin. However, how many of us are aware that our eyes can be damaged by sunlight? Probably a lot fewer. Let’s focus on UV Safety and Age-Related Macular Degeneration.
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An ophthalmology visit is simple and straightforward. The tests are designed to look for any chronic eye problems or diseases and check the health of your eyes. How often you need one depends on your age, family history, or any pre-existing conditions that need monitoring. What can you expect during an ophthalmology appointment?
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Trabeculectomy for glaucoma is the gold standard for those with advanced or rapidly progressing glaucoma. As the population ages, we can expect an increase in the number of patients in their 80s and 90s with glaucoma. Many of these patients will require pressure lowering in the single digits, and only trabeculectomy can achieve intraocular pressure readings in such a low range. Trabeculectomy for glaucoma: what to expect.
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When it comes to your family’s eye care, each member of your family may be seeing a different kind of eye doctor. That’s because each member has their own specific eye care needs. It is essential to see the right type of doctor, but how do you know who to see?
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Getting older leads to many negative changes in our lives. AMD, or age related macular degeneration, is but one of those conditions. It affects our… Read More »Nutritional Supplements for Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Diabetes is a disease that affects the body’s ability to use and produce insulin to control blood glucose levels. We wonder how many readers are aware that diabetes can affect your heart, kidneys, legs, nerves, and even your gums and teeth. In addition, this disease affects your vision if you’re not keeping blood sugar levels in check. Today we deal with one issue. How does diabetes cause vision loss?
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Diabetes is a condition where blood sugar levels are abnormally high because the body is unable to create or respond to insulin resulting in excess sugar in the bloodstream. Someone with diabetes has a 20x higher risk of suffering from vision loss. If you have diabetes or live with someone who has it, you may want to familiarize yourself with a guide to the what, why, and when of diabetic eye examinations.
Read More »A Guide to the What, Why, and When of Diabetic Eye ExaminationsAm I a candidate for LASIK surgery? We hear this question every day, all day. Sadly, not everyone is a good candidate for this amazing procedure, and we won’t perform the surgery unless you are. That’s why we have a free comprehensive exam to find out if you and your eyes are healthy enough to have LASIK surgery safely and effectively. Keep reading to discover the qualifications.
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Diabetes is a health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. 37 million Americans have diabetes and another 96 million have pre-diabetes, and in the last two decades the number of adults newly diagnosed with diabetes has doubled. This disease affects many systems in our bodies, and one of the most well-known effects is what it can do to your vision. The longer you have diabetes, the more serious the effects. What are the signs that diabetes is affecting your eyes?
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You have been having some trouble reading lately and driving at night is becoming more difficult. Nothing seems to be as colorful as it used to be. Your eye doctor finally tells you that cataracts are the problem, and you need to have them removed to improve your vision. Surgery on your eyes seems frightening even though you’re aware it’s a very common procedure. You may be able to relieve any anxiety by knowing what to ask your provider about cataract surgery.
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