Eye Care Info

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness. Vision loss caused by glaucoma cannot be reversed, but it can be prevented. There is some evidence that certain lifestyle changes may help reduce the risk of glaucoma when combined with clinical treatment. Although not all are proven to prevent glaucoma, all of the following tips…

It’s not uncommon to see signs of dry eye in patients who aren’t even aware they suffer from it. This is because dry eye can present itself in different ways from patient to patient, and people often don’t associate the symptoms they experience with dry eye. In the majority of cases, dry eye causes discomfort.…

Dry eye disease, also referred to as dry eye syndrome, is the medical diagnosis for the umbrella term “dry eyes,” which refers more to the symptoms than an underlying issue. There are multiple subtypes of dry eye disease, and each is treated differently. Only a medical professional can determine what causes dry eye in an…

With continuing advancements in technology, cataract surgery is safer and more effective than ever. One of the latest advancements is the femtosecond laser – an infrared laser that emits bursts of laser energy at an extremely fast rate. These lasers have a pulse duration of one quadrillionth of a second. Femtosecond lasers were originally introduced…

Vision is fundamental to quality of life. Unfortunately, most people don’t have eye exams as often as they should, putting their ocular health at risk. Many vision problems and ocular diseases progress slowly. Because they progress so gradually, changes may be difficult to notice before they become serious problems. To keep you and your loved…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that over 30 million Americans have diabetes. An additional 84.1 million have prediabetes, which if left untreated, can lead to type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in the United States and should be taken seriously when it comes to your vision. Diabetic…

For many, vision is the sense that would be the toughest to lose. Yet despite how much people rely on their vision, many don’t get examinations as often as recommended. Regular exams allow eye doctors to detect abnormalities before they become irreversible problems. For people in high risk groups, such as those living with systemic…

Contact lenses have comprised a major part of an eye doctor’s armamentarium for many years. Numerous people wear contact lenses successfully. They come in various forms, which will be discussed later. Contact lenses are the source of much pleasure and on occasion, the underlying cause of potentially severe ocular abnormalities. The Good Contact lenses have…

A cataract, from an academic perspective, is an opacity or clouding of the crystalline lens that blocks the transmission of light passing through the pupil as it attempts to reach the internal contents of the eye, most notably the retina. From a clinical perspective, it is either a relatively mild condition that may cause minimal…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 30.3 million Americans — nearly 10% of the country’s population — live with diabetes. Another 84.1 million Americans have prediabetes, and many of these cases will turn into type 2 diabetes. In addition to affecting blood sugar levels, diabetes can also have devastating effects on…