How Do I Know if I Have Glaucoma?

How Do I Know if I Have Glaucoma?

It is estimated that some three million Americans have glaucoma – though only half know they do. If that statistic wasn’t eye-opening enough, it has been recognized as a serious eye disease and the second-leading cause of vision loss and blindness in the world, with...
Facts About Macular Degeneration

Facts About Macular Degeneration

Macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss, affecting more than 10 million Americans – more than glaucoma and cataracts combined – and is, at present, categorized as incurable. The affliction is caused by the deterioration of the central position of the...
What is Retinopathy?

What is Retinopathy?

What is Retinopathy? Retinopathy describes any damage the retina of the eyes endures, often causing impairment of vision, and usually refers to retinal vascular disease or damage to the retina caused by abnormal blood flow. Technically included under the “umbrella...
What to Expect Following Blepharoplasty

What to Expect Following Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty is a type of plastic surgery that your eye care specialist performs on the upper or lower eyelids to remove excess skin and fat from around the eyes, with sagging eyebrows or eyelids being able to be corrected at the same time. The procedure is done...
A Guide to Shopping for Eyeglasses

A Guide to Shopping for Eyeglasses

Nearly eight in ten Americans over 55 require prescription glasses, and most are paying a pretty penny for that demand. Indeed, the cost of prescription glasses averages more than $200 out-of-pocket, and the price can easily double if a patient opts for a quality pair...