Diabetic Retinopathy is the most common cause of permanent vision loss under age 60. It’s the result of long-term bad sugar control and is largely preventable. Early exams, treatment, and…
Dry Eye is a very common and frustrating problem. Understanding the disease as a chronic one is a key to solving this frustrating problem. Our natural tears contain water, mucus,…
We’re all advised to avoid touching our eyes to stop bacteria, viruses, and even debris from getting into the eyes. However, it can be difficult to not itch your eyes…
If you’re experiencing droopy eyelids, you understand the impact that this common concern can have on your life. Cosmetically, droopy eyelids can give the face a tired, aging appearance. Practically,…
Eye floaters are extremely common. In fact, most people will get eye floaters at one time or another over the course of their lives, but when should you be concerned…
Lasik or Laser Vision Correction is a well established eye surgery that helps reduce your need for glasses. 20/20 vision without glasses is within your reach! If you’re considering Laser…
The aging process causes natural changes to everyone’s appearance, including the eyelids. As the skin ages, the delicate skin of the eyelids is particularly susceptible to signs of aging. While…
Imagine if you needed a hip replacement and you could choose a regular hip or one lets you jump over tall buildings. We are close to that with lens implants! Clouding…
Lasik eye surgery may seem like an unnecessary expense. After all, you have likely been wearing contacts or eyeglasses for most of your life. Why change it now? There are actually some very good reasons to stop delaying and truly consider Lasik eye surgery.
Glasses and contacts are helpful, but they don’t resolve the problem entirely. Your vision may still be somewhat restricted by your poor eyesight. For example, peripheral vision often suffers in eyeglass wearers because the corrective lens doesn’t wrap all the way around the eye. With Lasik eye surgery, you will experience improved vision without correction, which will allow you to see much more detail and more conveniently than before. (more…)
Long term poorly controlled diabetes often leads to problems with kidneys and other organs. Your eyes are no exception. Diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition in which diabetes damages blood…
