Vision changes rarely announce themselves in a single dramatic moment. More often, it starts as a slight friction that builds. Headlights feel harsher at night. Print looks slightly softer. One eye seems to “do more work” than the other. Two of the most common causes of those shifts are cataracts and glaucoma, and they matter […]
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Carolina Eyecare Physicians is proud to offer the recently released Voyager™ DSLT laser treatment for patients with glaucoma. The practice is among the first in the country to utilize this technology to perform Direct Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (DSLT). Additionally, the DSLT glaucoma procedure is the first of its kind to be offered in the state […]
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Reviewed By: Dr. Peter B. Knowlton, MD Glaucoma is a condition that often goes unnoticed until significant damage has already occurred, earning it the unsettling nickname “silent thief of sight.” By the time vision loss becomes apparent, irreversible damage has already occurred. This January, as we observe Glaucoma Awareness Month, it’s the perfect opportunity to […]
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Reviewed By: Peter B. Knowlton, MD If you’ve recently been diagnosed with glaucoma, you’ve probably asked yourself, “What treatments are available for my condition?” Understandably, a diagnosis of glaucoma—a progressive eye disease that can lead to blindness if untreated—can be a lot to take in. However, patients must recognize that it’s possible to successfully manage […]
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Reviewed By: Cole Milliken, MD Glaucoma is an underestimated disease: most people don’t realize its impact on day-to-day life. In fact, it is one of the leading causes of blindness. Despite advances in better diagnostics and treatment through the years, 15% of those diagnosed with glaucoma may still report progressive vision loss. Regardless, maintaining good […]
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Reviewed By: Denise Carter, OD Glaucoma is a worldwide health crisis that leads to vision loss and blindness if not detected and treated early, accounting for about 6.7 million blind people. According to the Glaucoma Research Foundation, over 3 million Americans have glaucoma, but only half of them know they have it. With these statistics, […]
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Reviewed By: Kimberly Carter, OD Glaucoma can affect anyone, but some are at a higher risk of developing this eye disease. Because glaucoma presents few early symptoms and doesn’t affect vision or cause pain, it can go unnoticed and undiagnosed. For these reasons, it’s essential to have regular glaucoma eye exam so your eye doctor […]
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Vision changes rarely announce themselves in a single dramatic moment. More often, it starts as a slight friction that builds. Headlights feel harsher at night. Print looks slightly softer. One eye seems to “do more work” than the other. Two of the most common causes of those shifts are cataracts and glaucoma, and they matter […]
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Many people see a big improvement after cataract surgery, then notice a change later. Sometimes vision gets hazy again months or years down the line. In other cases, the vision is clearer than before, but glasses still help with certain tasks. Depending on the cause, a laser procedure after cataract surgery may be an option. […]
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Winter often feels cozy, with heavier clothes, warm drinks, and more time indoors. For many people, it also brings a change in eye comfort. Dry, itchy, burning eyes become more common as the air dries out and indoor heating runs for longer stretches. When dry eyes in winter move from an occasional annoyance to a […]
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Vision changes rarely announce themselves in a single dramatic moment. More often, it starts as a slight friction that builds. Headlights feel harsher at night. Print looks slightly softer. One eye seems to “do more work” than the other. Two of the most common causes of those shifts are cataracts and glaucoma, and they matter […]
Read More… from Cataracts vs Glaucoma: The Difference and When to Get Checked
Many people see a big improvement after cataract surgery, then notice a change later. Sometimes vision gets hazy again months or years down the line. In other cases, the vision is clearer than before, but glasses still help with certain tasks. Depending on the cause, a laser procedure after cataract surgery may be an option. […]
Read More… from Can You Get Laser Eye Surgery After Cataract Surgery? What Patients Should Know
Winter often feels cozy, with heavier clothes, warm drinks, and more time indoors. For many people, it also brings a change in eye comfort. Dry, itchy, burning eyes become more common as the air dries out and indoor heating runs for longer stretches. When dry eyes in winter move from an occasional annoyance to a […]
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