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. 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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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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