Getting Care

December 13, 2022

On their visits to their vision offices of choice, patients will hear a variety of eye care professional titles like “optician,” “ophthalmologist,” and “optometrist.” All of these words that begin with “op” can get confusing and without further ado, the…

November 30, 2022

The term “eyelid cancer” sounds grim. And while it is something that should be taken seriously and attended to carefully, it is a relatively common condition and is not unique as a place for skin cancer to develop. If detected…

November 21, 2022

Have you ever seen someone whose upper eyelid droops over his or her eye? Maybe you’ve noticed this happening to one of your eyes. This is a condition known as “ptosis,” and it occurs in various degrees. Sometimes, the drooping…

November 16, 2022

The condition of cataracts, while it is concerning, is not uncommon. Cataracts develop when the proteins in a person’s lens (or lenses) deteriorate and break down. Many may wonder as to the cause of this condition. Causes of Cataracts There is no…

November 12, 2022

That’s an unusual question, isn’t it? Most of the time, people wonder how they can get healthy white teeth, as there seem to be no end to toothpaste commercials that promise a great smile. You may, however, be concerned about…

November 8, 2022

For many, LASIK eye surgery is a wonder of the modern age of vision. Thanks to LASIK eye surgery conditions that range from astigmatism to myopia may be corrected, and the eyesight of many people is improved. And yet, many who undergo LASIK surgery…

November 3, 2022

While most people have heard the word “cataracts,” they may not know exactly what they are. Actually, the term for this condition is often referred to in singular form: cataract. As defined by the American Academy of Ophthalmology®, when proteins in…

October 24, 2022

The condition of “diabetic retinopathy” occurs when people who have been diagnosed with diabetes suffer vision loss – or even blindness. Diabetic retinopathy occurs when the blood vessels in a person’s retina – which is the light-sensitive tissue at the back of…

October 21, 2022

As we continue our salute to Audiology Awareness Month, SightMD calls attention to hearing aids; specifically, what to be mindful of in the event you should need these devices. If your hearing is checked on a regular basis, and your audiologist at some point…