Concerned About Cataracts?
Cataracts are one of the most common senior eye problems we hear about. There are many myths and misunderstandings about cataracts and cataract surgery that sometimes cause unnecessary concern. Here are some facts to help you put your mind at ease: Cataracts are...
Does Eye Patching Work for Kids with Lazy Eye?
Eye Patching for Amblyopia Lazy Eye Amblyopia or Lazy Eye is the most common cause of single eye vision poor vision in children. Amblyopia is most often caused by an eye turning problem-strabismus (crossed eyes or turned out eyes), an uncorrected refractive error...
What Is a Detached Retina?
What Is a Detached Retina? A detached retina is when the retina lifts away from the back of the eye. The retina does not work when it is detached, making vision blurry. As we get older, the vitreous gel in our eyes starts to shrink and get thinner. As the eye...
Dry Eyes from Cholesterol Medications?
Dry Eyes from Cholesterol Medication Did you know that the lipid lowering cholesterol medications called “statins” might also cause lipid layer instability in your tear film-and lead to dry eye symptoms? Researchers reporting in the American Journal of...
Cataract Surgery Improves Driving Safety
Cataract Surgery Improves Driving Safety Did you know that cataract surgery actually improves driving safety? The ability of cataract surgery to restore sight is well known. Patients say they’re stunned by the vibrancy of color after surgery and the improvement in...
What is a Retinal Tear or Torn Retina?
What is a Retinal Tear or Torn Retina? A torn retina is a serious eye problem that can happen when the retina has a tiny tear or hole that actually tears further, like a rip in a piece of cloth. If not treated right away, a torn retina can lead to an even more...
Arms Too Short?
Book Appointment Today! Age Changes Your Vision! Chances are, if you’re over 40, you're experiencing problems with up close & arms length vision. This is called presbyopia, a condition that affects almost everyone as they age. Presbyopia Changes Your Vision But...
What is MIGS Glaucoma Treatment?
What is MIGS Glaucoma Treatment? Glaucoma affects 2.7 million people in the United States, a number that is expected to grow to 6.3 million by 2050. The most common type of glaucoma-called Primary Open Angle Glaucoma is typically treated with eye drops or an in...
Time for Glaucoma Testing!
About Glaucoma Glaucoma is a disease that damages your eye’s optic nerve. It usually happens when fluid builds up in the front part of your eye. That extra fluid increases the pressure in your eye, damaging the optic nerve. This is the most common type of glaucoma...
When Is It Time for Cataract Surgery?
Cataracts affect more than 24 million Americans age 40 and older and are the most common cause of treatable vision loss in people 55. Cataracts generally develop slowly and painlessly, but sooner or later, you are bound to experience one or more of the following...
