Seeing a doctor for glaucoma treatment can seem like a daunting task, but there are several things you can do to make sure you have the most productive visit possible. Follow these suggestions to help your doctor provide the highest level of care. Pay attention to your symptoms One of the first things your doctor…
Most eye conditions can affect anyone, but seniors are most at risk when it comes to several problems. Watch for symptoms related to the following conditions and consult an eye health professional if you have questions. Glaucoma Glaucoma is one of the most common degenerative eye conditions, and although anyone can contract the condition, it…
Blood pressure is one of the most important health indicators, and untreated high blood pressure can lead to many different medical conditions throughout the body, including deadly strokes and heart attacks. The link between the eyes and high blood pressure Most people don’t think about their eyes when it comes to their blood pressure, but…
Any method of glaucoma surgery centers on reducing pressure in the eye in order to decrease or prevent optic nerve damage. However, most of the methods that are used to accomplish this involve major surgery and are highly invasive. While these glaucoma treatments are typically quite effective, the methods can lead to many potential complications.…
Macular degeneration is a common type of degenerative eye disease that affects millions of Americans. It is also frequently called age-related macular degeneration (AMD), because it is far more likely to develop in people as they get older, especially once they reach 50 years old. Macular degeneration is caused by the eventual thinning of the…
Far too many of us go through our daily lives without thinking of the dangers of eye injuries associated with everyday tasks. This October, educate yourself about the risks of eye injuries in the home and learn how you can take precautions to avoid damage to your vision. Understand the risk of eye injury Most…
Almost everyone is spending more time staring at their phone these days. From navigation and texting to FaceTime video streaming, the time we are spending on our phones has dramatically increased over the last decade. But all this additional time is having a serious impact on our eye health. We’ve put together some of the…
Summer is one of the best times of the year, as it usually brings vacations, outdoor festivals, and afternoons spent lounging at the pool. All of this fun in the sun means you need to protect yourself, and it’s not just sunburns you need to watch out for.
If you are like many people, you may get nervous when you go to the doctor. The anxiety is certainly understandable, especially when it comes to visiting an eye doctor for glaucoma – having a vision problem is very distressing. Worrying about the visit may prevent you from getting all you can out of your…
On August 21, 2017, skywatchers are going to be able to experience a sight that hasn’t been visible in over 20 years: a solar eclipse. While most of the country will see a partial eclipse to varying degrees, the lucky residents within a certain 70-mile-wide path that stretches across the country will get to experience…
