What Is a Detached Retina?

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 moves,...
Dry Eyes from Cholesterol Medications?

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 Ophthalmology...
Cataract Surgery Improves Driving Safety

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?

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?

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...