Due to the fear of infection and restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a significant decrease in visits to physicians. Some patients have elected to skip their recommended appointments. Unfortunately, as a result of skipping recommended office visits, serious eye diseases have continued to progress. At Atlantic Medical Eye Care, we are… Continue Reading »
Serious Eye Problems
5 Eye Problems that Can Occur as You Get Older
While many people know that elderly people need to see the Ophthalmologist or Eye MD more frequently than young people, they may not know why. Unfortunately, there are a number of eye conditions that occur with age. 1. Cataracts A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens in the eye. It is the result… Continue Reading »
Lazy Eye (aka Amblyopia): Symptoms, Treatment and Hope
Amblyopia, also known as lazy eye, is partial or complete vision loss in one eye caused by abnormal visual development early in life. This eye condition is often characterized by a “lazy” eye that wanders inward or outward. Symptoms of Lazy Eye Symptoms of Amblyopia include: misalignment of the eyes, or strabismus eyes that don’t… Continue Reading »
What is Considered an Eye Emergency? 5 Serious Eye Problems
An eye emergency may be defined as any eye condition requiring prompt medical attention due to a sudden change in ocular health or vision. This post shares five serious eye emergencies. Retinal Detachment A Retinal Detachment occurs when the retina pulls away from its supportive tissue. Patients often experience blurred vision, and they may see… Continue Reading »
2 Reasons to Avoid Color-Changing “Costume” Contact Lenses
While some people want to wear spooky looking contact lenses for Halloween, often the result of that decision is truly horrifying. Unfortunately, every Ophthalmologist (Eye M.D.) has heard scary stories about the use of non-prescription or over-the-counter contact lenses. Reason #1: Costume Lenses Can Scratch the Cornea If contacts are not professionally fitted to the… Continue Reading »
Diabetic Retinopathy: New Possibilities in Treatment Options
Diabetic Retinopathy is a complication of diabetes that affects the eyes. It is caused by damage to the blood vessels of the retina (light-sensitive tissue in the back of the eye). The longer a person has diabetes and the less controlled their blood sugar is, the more likely they are to develop Diabetic Retinopathy and… Continue Reading »