What is Posterior Vitreous Detachment or PVD? Written by: Drew Hunter, M.D. Floaters are a common visual disturbance experienced by many people. These are small, dark shapes or spots that appear to float across our field of vision. While most floaters are harmless, they can be a sign of a more serious eye condition called […]
With so many options available for vision correction, understanding the available options is key to meeting your visual goals. Dr. Drew explains the different parts of the eye and which procedures can help with varying eye conditions. Check out this video to learn more. Laser Cataract Surgery LASIK & PRK Cornea Care Dry Eye Therapy […]
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Reviewed By: Kerry D. Solomon, MD You’ve heard of glasses and contact lenses, but what is an artificial or intraocular lens? Ophthalmic technology continues to advance, allowing doctors to provide patients with innovative and advanced treatment options. An artificial intraocular lens, or IOL, is a great example of this—a continually developing tool that allows people […]
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Reviewed By: Peter B. Knowlton, MD As you age, you may experience symptoms of cataracts. Your vision may become cloudy, you may have trouble reading in low-light rooms, and colors can appear less vivid. Cataracts typically develop slowly over time; however, they may need removal if they reach a point where your vision is significantly […]
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Reviewed By: Dr. Shawn D. Thomas New message alerts, tabs upon tabs of spreadsheets, and back-to-back video calls keep many professionals in front of glowing displays for eight hours or more each workday. Recent studies found that 69 percent of U.S. adults who wear corrective lenses experience digital-eye-strain symptoms at least once a week. Research from […]
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) remains the primary cause of vision loss in adults over sixty. The condition often advances without pain or early warning signs, so the most reliable way to safeguard central vision is a schedule of consistent, adult eye exams and, for anyone living with diabetes, regular diabetic eye exams as well. These […]
Reviewed By: Dr. Denise Carter, OD Deadlines loom, inbox alerts ping, and the glow of a monitor fills your field of view. In the rush, it’s easy to ignore the slow burn behind your eyes or the text that looks just a shade fuzzier than yesterday. Modern jobs pile on visual stress all day long, […]
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Reviewed By: Dr. Shawn D. Thomas New message alerts, tabs upon tabs of spreadsheets, and back-to-back video calls keep many professionals in front of glowing displays for eight hours or more each workday. Recent studies found that 69 percent of U.S. adults who wear corrective lenses experience digital-eye-strain symptoms at least once a week. Research from […]
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) remains the primary cause of vision loss in adults over sixty. The condition often advances without pain or early warning signs, so the most reliable way to safeguard central vision is a schedule of consistent, adult eye exams and, for anyone living with diabetes, regular diabetic eye exams as well. These […]
Reviewed By: Dr. Denise Carter, OD Deadlines loom, inbox alerts ping, and the glow of a monitor fills your field of view. In the rush, it’s easy to ignore the slow burn behind your eyes or the text that looks just a shade fuzzier than yesterday. Modern jobs pile on visual stress all day long, […]
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