Laser Cataract Surgery vs. Traditional Cataract Surgery

Which is best for you? Nearly 3 million cataract surgeries are performed each year in the United States with one in three Americans needing cataract surgery at some point in their lives. A cataract is a clouding of the normally clear lens of your eye. Cataracts can make it difficult [...]

Laser Cataract Surgery vs. Traditional Cataract Surgery

What Are the Symptoms of Narrow Angle Glaucoma?

If you’ve been experiencing eye trouble that you believe to be episodes of Narrow Angle Glaucoma, then it can be vital to learn about the eye problem and potential treatments for it. Narrow Angle Glaucoma is an eye condition you should educate yourself about, especially if you are experiencing the [...]

What Are the Symptoms of Narrow Angle Glaucoma?

What Are the Causes of Corneal Edema?

Cornea and Corneal Edema Corneal edema impacts the cornea, or the clear tissue layer of the eye. The cornea is composed of five different layers that include the epithelium, stroma, Bowman’s membrane, Descemet’s membrane, and endothelium. These layers of the cornea work together to allow light the ability to travel [...]

What Are the Causes of Corneal Edema?

Remember Eye Safety During A Solar Eclipse

Have you ever wanted to check out a solar eclipse but were concerned about eye safety because you know you have sensitive eyes already? A solar eclipse is one of nature’s phenomenons and you shouldn’t miss the upcoming rare experience. Each year, there are approximately 2 solar eclipses, with the [...]

Remember Eye Safety During A Solar Eclipse

What Is Blepharoplasty?

With the amount of treatments and surgical procedures available in society today, it can be difficult to keep up with what is what. Blepharoplasty, otherwise known as an eye lift, is a popular cosmetic surgical procedure. Eye Lift Basics Blepharoplasty is essentially a way to correct droopy eyelids due to [...]

What Is Blepharoplasty?

Understanding Glaucoma: Symptoms and Treatment

Typically passed down genetically, glaucoma is an eye disease that involves harm to the eye’s optic nerves. Intraocular pressure, best described as fluid pressure within the eye, can act as the catalyst for causing damage to the optic nerves. This is dangerous because a major function of the optic nerves [...]

Understanding Glaucoma: Symptoms and Treatment

Macular Degeneration Symptoms & Treatment Options

Although many diseases have symptoms, some do not in the early phases. Getting a basic idea of what macular degeneration is, what the symptoms look like, and what to do for treatment of the eye condition can be important, particularly if you have any reason to believe you are suffering [...]

Macular Degeneration Symptoms & Treatment Options

June is Firework Eye Safety Month

Its that time of year where people are starting to plan their 4th of July activities, which as we all know typically involve a lot of fireworks. That is why the month of June, as well as being declared as Cataract Awareness Month, is also Firework Eye Safety Month. We [...]

June is Firework Eye Safety Month

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