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 »