Yearly Archives: 2018

Four Questions to Help You Decide When It’s Right Time to Have Cataract Surgery If you have been told that you have a cataract how do you decide when it’s time to have cataract surgery and lens implants? This may be challenging but doesn’t need to be difficult if you know how to think it… Read More

Which Kids Are Most Likely to Have Sports Eye Injuries? Sports eye injuries are most likely to occur in kids playing basketball, baseball and participating in cycling according to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology. Of the 30,000-annual emergency room visits for sports related eye injuries the majority happens to kids under the age of… Read More

This photo montage shows a retinal detachment. The white areas of the retina are the detached portion, as it is elevated above the back surface of the eye. If left untreated, this may cause permanent impaired vision. Some early signs of retinal detachment are flashes of light and a sudden onset of floaters. If you… Read More

Does Physical Activity Help Protect Against Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)? The benefits of staying active throughout life are constantly being reviewed and communicated to people of all ages-but especially seniors. The benefits include joint and muscle health as well as cognitive processes, mood and cardiovascular health to name a few. Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)… Read More

With the benefit of early diagnosis and treatment, seniors can manage their risk of vision loss from Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and protect their sight and lifestyle. The key is early detection and diagnosis by having regular eye exams as recommended by your eye doctor. Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of irreversible… Read More

The white-yellow circular areas are called Drusen. They are lipid products that build up under the retina over time. This is an example of the dry type of macular degeneration, which affects 80% of macular degeneration patients. If you or someone you know has not had a recent eye exam, especially if you are over 50… Read More

Seniors can take an important step in preventing vision loss from Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) by scheduling regular eye exams and sharing their risk factors with their eye doctor. Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness among older Americans, but thanks to recent treatment advances we have dramatically changed the course of… Read More

Glaucoma: Diet, Health & Lifestyle: What You Need to Know! As glaucoma is a chronic eye disease, we are often asked by glaucoma patients what diet, health and lifestyle factors can helpful or harmful to their eye health. There is a need to separate fact from fiction on recommendations and yet we can all take… Read More

Glaucoma, Eye Pressure & Allergy Steroid Inhalers For certain patients taking oral steroid medications for asthma or severe arthritis can actually elevate their intraocular pressure (IOP) and cause them to develop glaucoma. In the recent past, it has become very common to treat the symptoms of season allergies-such as a runny nose, itching and sneezing,… Read More

Glaucoma is a major cause of vision loss worldwide. It affects more than 3 million people in the United States with nearly half being unaware they have the disease. During Glaucoma Awareness Month in January, the American Academy of Ophthalmology is reminding the public that early detection and treatment can help protect your sight. Glaucoma damages the… Read More