If you have never had a medicine injected into your eye, the following discussion may make you squeamish. Unfortunately for our patients with Age-Related Macular Degeneration (Wet AMD), it is a very common procedure. Risks When Injecting Eye Medicines People with Wet AMD have unhealthy new blood vessel growth which harms vision. Ophthalmologists treat the… Continue Reading »
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Vision Problems Caused by Various Eating Disorders
For people who suffer from various eating disorders, the sad truth is that such disorders can often lead to a serious deterioration of eye health. Eating Disorders Which Can Affect Vision Eating disorders include, but are not limited to: Anorexia Nervosa — an extreme fear of becoming overweight that leads to excessive dieting to the… Continue Reading »
Autism Awareness: Making Eye Exams Easier for Those with Autism
Autism is a disorder characterized by challenges in communication, socialization, learning, behavior, and the appropriate use of play or leisure time. As a spectrum disorder, there are a wide range of symptoms, skills, and levels of disability in functioning for those with Autism. As such, routine doctor visits can become much more challenging. Determining Visual… Continue Reading »
12 Fun Facts About the Eyes
The eye is a truly remarkable organ. Here are twelve fun facts about the eyes that you may not be aware of. Size and weight — Eyes are about 1 inch in diameter and weigh about a quarter of an ounce. Colors — The human eye can differentiate about 10 million different colors. Complex —… 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 »
New Technology to Predict the Risk of Glaucoma Progression
Glaucoma is a disease of high pressure in the eye characterized by damage to the optic nerve, which can lead to vision loss. Technology Advances to Predict Glaucoma Progression At present, disease progression is monitored through comprehensive eye examinations. In office testing can include measuring eye pressure and assessing a patient’s central and peripheral vision… Continue Reading »