Yearly Archives: 2018

Ticks can be found anywhere on the body, and can sometimes easily be missed! If you or some you know has questions about eye diseases, problems or conditions please call your local optometrist to schedule an appointment. If specialty care, treatment or surgery is required, please ask to be referred to one of the physicians at… Read More

If you experience flashes or light or suddenly start seeing floaters, it’s best not to ignore these events, but rather to quickly schedule an appointment to see us, as although most of the time flashes and floaters are benign, sometimes they can be a sign of a sight threatening problem. If you have no experienced… Read More

Satisfaction with Cataract Surgery Astigmatism Lens Implants Good news for patients with astigmatism who are having cataract surgery! When your cataract is removed and replaced with a lens implant to correct your vision, patients who have astigmatism will be pleased to know that satisfaction with cataract lens implants for astigmatism is extremely high. A recent… Read More

“I had an excellent experience with everyone at EMG and more specifically with Dr. Adam Sise. Everything about the process was most professional, friendly, and successful. I can now see better than I ever have. I am very glad that I waited for the release of the Symfony Toric lens. Having worn multi-focal contacts for… Read More

This is a cross section of the posterior part of the eye, taken with a machine called OCT (optical coherence tomography). The retina layers are nicely displayed in shades of grey. The vitreous, which is the fluid in the back part of the eye, is typically clear and represented as black on an OCT. When… Read More

“Several weeks ago I was essentially blind with severe cataracts. Today I have 20/20 vision in both eyes. From reception to post-op, the entire crew was absolutely wonderful. Dr. Cassidy is an exceptional surgeon and the entire team made sure I was informed, prepared and comfortable. My sincerest thanks to each and every one of… Read More

Music During Cataract Surgery? Why would you hear music during cataract surgery? For anyone having cataract surgery there is always the question of what to expect. While your cataract surgeon and their staff will have explained many details and reviewed the eye drops and medications you might be given, sometimes patients are surprised to hear… Read More

Physical exercise has been known to be one of the most important factors in preventing cardiovascular disorders and may even help prevent some neurodegenerative diseases. A recent review of clinical studies compared the results of various reports regarding the effects of physical exercises on intraocular pressure (IOP), myopia (nearsightedness) and eye circulation and blood flow. Eye Pressure… Read More

Dry Eye Disease (DED) is a global problem that affects more than 30 million people in the United States alone. Dry eye disease (DED) is a multifactorial disease of the tear film and ocular surface that can result in eye pain and impaired vision. The main dry eye treatments are typically supportive rather than therapeutic…. Read More

Cataracts are the clouding of the eye’s natural lens that affects vision. The lens works much like a camera lens and focuses light on the retina at the back of the eye, and is made up of water and protein. The proteins may clump together over time and cause clouding of the vision. If you… Read More