Advances in Eye Care

February 11, 2022

What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is an eye disease that affects over 3 million Americans in which the normal fluid pressure inside the eyes slowly rises. This rise in pressure can lead to vision loss, or even blindness.  Early on, there…

February 8, 2022

If you’ve been diagnosed with a retina disease like age related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, or retinal vein occlusion, your eye doctor may recommend eye injections. These injections are designed to shrink abnormal blood vessels that cause fluid build up and a…

February 4, 2022

The eye is a complex organ made up of several layers. The first is the conjunctiva which covers the sclera, also known as the white of the eye. The next is the cornea, a clear dome-shaped layer of tissue that…

February 3, 2022

Glaucoma is an eye condition that damages the optic nerve. It is usually tied to abnormally high intraocular pressure (IOP). Since the optic nerve is responsible for delivering images to your brain, damage can lead to irreversible vision loss and…

February 1, 2022

What is Strabismus Surgery Strabismus surgery loosens or tightens eye muscles, changing the alignment of the eyes. What Kind Of Anesthesia Is Used For Strabismus Surgery? The type of anesthesia depends on patient age and health as well as patient…

January 24, 2022

Many common medications are blood thinners or anticoagulants which prevent blood clots. The most common are coumadin, plavix, aspirin, and vitamin E. While these treatments are beneficial to blood circulation and are often essential to a person’s heart health, there’s…

January 23, 2022

There are several ways to correct astigmatism in the setting of cataract surgery. Our team of highly skilled eye doctors and surgeons are ready to create a personalized treatment plan for you to restore your vision and your quality of…

January 21, 2022

It’s not unusual to notice that your eyes are drier in the winter. Dry eyes are most likely to occur in winter and spring when seasonal changes like lower indoor humidity and high winds, can lead to dry eyes and…

January 11, 2022

Entropion is a condition where the eyelids turn inward causing the eyelashes to rub against your eye. This can be painful and when left alone can lead to a serious infection. Symptoms for entropion include: A feeling like there’s something…