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 procedure is the first of its kind to be offered in the state of South […]
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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 for […]
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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, it’s […]
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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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Making the right choice among cataract surgery lens options is important, as the lens you select (known as an intraocular lens, or IOL) sets the baseline for your sight. Surgeons will always walk you through the options and provide a recommendation, but knowing what kind of visual goals you have, based on your day-to-day life […]
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Most people want two clear timelines: the minutes in the operating room and the weeks of healing that follow. Cataract surgery is brief, and the visit typically includes check-in, preparation, and a short recovery period. Vision often sharpens quickly, with full healing over the next several weeks. The procedure, step by step How long does […]
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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 […]
Making the right choice among cataract surgery lens options is important, as the lens you select (known as an intraocular lens, or IOL) sets the baseline for your sight. Surgeons will always walk you through the options and provide a recommendation, but knowing what kind of visual goals you have, based on your day-to-day life […]
Read More… from Cataract Surgery Lens Options: Choosing the Best Lens for Clear Vision
Most people want two clear timelines: the minutes in the operating room and the weeks of healing that follow. Cataract surgery is brief, and the visit typically includes check-in, preparation, and a short recovery period. Vision often sharpens quickly, with full healing over the next several weeks. The procedure, step by step How long does […]
Read More… from How Long Does Cataract Surgery Take? Everything You Should Know
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 […]
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