September 12, 2014
August 04, 2014
Macular degeneration occurs when part of the retina deteriorates. It is the leading cause of vision loss and blindness among older Americans. For this reason, it is also called age-related macular degeneration, or AMD. There are two types of AMD: dry (non-neovascular) and wet (neovascu...
June 29, 2014
"I have 20/20 vision!". How many times have you heard people brag about their 'perfect vision' in that way?? It is great to have 20/20 vision, but what does that term actually mean?? Is it really perfect vision? And what about blindness? How many times have you heard someone say "I ...
June 26, 2014
How often should you have an eye exam? It is a real shame when a patient comes to the office for a 'first exam' and already has damage to their vision. Many eye problems that can lead to damage or loss of vision can be slowed down, or even prevented if caught early enough. So the real ...
June 23, 2014
It has been said that cataracts are absolutely inevitable, and that everyone gets cataracts! Do we know if this is true? And is it also true that if you live long enough, you will need cataract surgery? These are questions that most people should be concerned with, because both statements...