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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
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...
Questions to Ask When Selecting Eyeglasses at an Optical Shop
The Questions to Ask When Selecting Eyeglasses at an Optical Shop What’s important when you’re buying a new pair of eyeglasses? What do you need to know? What mistakes can you avoid, and is there any way to enhance the enjoyment of your new eyeglasses? Rowan Eye...
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
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
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...
Understanding Laser Eye Surgery
The Ins and Outs Concerning YAG Laser Eye Surgery Interestingly, many eye health professionals liken cataracts to candy – and indeed, there is some validity to this. Much like an M&M, a cataract has an outer coating (known as a capsule) and an inner nucleus (akin...
Everything There is to Know About Cataract Surgery
For a large majority of the population, it’s inevitable: Our eye doctor is going to tell us, if we’re over 50, that we have cataracts. But as fear-conjuring as the term “cataracts” always sounds or looks, it should be comforting to know that modern cataract surgery...
What Causes Cataracts?
A cataract is a cloudy area in the lens of your eye. Though painless, a cataract can cause blurred or hazy vision, and may make it more difficult to see well at night, read, watch television, or drive if left untreated. Let's look at how a cataract forms and explore...
What to Expect When Visiting an Optometrist
What to Expect at an Optometrist Visit Receiving a comprehensive eye exam each year is the most effective way for you to enjoy good vision throughout your life. Whether you haven't received an eye exam for a few years or if you're a new patient to Rowan Eye Center,...