We recently discussed presbyopia and how this common eye condition may be treated. Because wearing reading glasses can quickly become a frustrating chore, many people quickly start thinking of alternative options for addressing blurring up-close vision. If you read our previous post, you already know that LASIK is not a treatment option for presbyopia because… Read More »
As we age, we are very likely to experience some type of diminishment of our eyesight. Fortunately, the most common problems are relatively easy to address. In addition to urging adults of all ages to receive comprehensive eye exams to check for eye diseases like glaucoma and retinopathy, these exams are also great for spotting… Read More »
Diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition that results from high blood sugar. Consistent elevation of blood glucose levels affects blood vessels in the retina, causing them to leak. Initially, the fluid that escapes the weakened blood vessels distorts vision. Over time, though, diabetic retinopathy can cause blindness. Additionally, diabetic retinopathy can contribute to other serious… Read More »
Cataracts are a very common problem around the world. It is said that, on an annual basis, nearly 25 million Americans are diagnosed with this condition. Cataracts are a leading cause of vision loss, which can sound concerning. However, the silver lining with this condition as opposed to others, like glaucoma, is that vision loss… Read More »
When people visit their eye doctor complaining of slightly impaired vision, they often describe their condition as blurry or cloudy. These are two common symptoms that could indicate a wide variety of underlying problems. For this reason, though, it is necessary to be as specific as possible when describing what vision changes have occurred. Here,… Read More »
February tends to be the month of the year when we hear the most about love. Beyond the candy hearts and cards, we believe there are many ways in which love can be expressed. Some of the expressions of love need to be directed toward self, and one of the easiest ways for people to… Read More »
A New Year is a new chance for greatness. Ok, maybe we don’t need to be so dramatic. That said, you may have made some resolutions to get you where you want to be in the coming months. Maybe you want to eat better or exercise more. Maybe you want to switch up something in… Read More »
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in the world today. It is a common eye disease that threatens eyesight by compressing the optic nerve at the back of the eye. What is unfortunate about this condition is that vision loss can be prevented. However, many people who have glaucoma don’t know it.… Read More »
It is estimated that one-quarter of the population will have cataracts by age 65. The older we get, the greater our chances of cataracts. Patients often want to know if they can reverse cataracts if they act quickly when they notice the symptoms of this condition. The answer is no. Cataracts are not reversible. That… Read More »
We are proud to be one of the first offices in our area to offer the KAMRA inlay. This small, implantable lens is made to correct near vision problems. We could describe it as a type of permanent contact lens that can allow people to toss out their reading glasses. This ocular inlay works like… Read More »