Should I Worry About Macular Degeneration?
As we get older, we face many different threats to our vision. Cataracts, glaucoma, presbyopia, and diabetic retinopathy are a few conditions that are age-related. The leading cause of vision loss in Americans is macular degeneration. Keep reading to find out if macular degeneration (AMD) is something that you should worry about! What is AMD?… Read More
When Is Eyelid Surgery Necessary?
As we get older, it’s more likely that you’ll suffer from baggy or sagging eyelids. Besides being unattractive, eyelids can sag low enough that the skin blocks vision. Tired of your saggy eyelids getting in the way of seeing well? You may be a good candidate for a procedure called blepharoplasty. Keep reading to learn… Read More
February Is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month
Welcome to the second month of the year! This month, we would like to draw your attention to a lesser-known problem called macular degeneration. Macular degeneration or AMD could be affecting your vision without you knowing it. This is a common problem, affecting as many as 11 million people in the U.S. alone. AMD is… Read More
Am I A LASIK Candidate?
Everyone wants better eyesight. Who wouldn’t want to improve their vision and say goodbye to glasses and contacts for good? With LASIK, you can! One thing people may not realize is that you need to qualify for LASIK. How? You need to have a LASIK consultation to determine if you’re a good candidate for LASIK…. Read More
Will Cataract Surgery Hurt?
After the age of 40, you are at a heightened risk of developing cataracts. Everyone will develop cataracts at some point in their life. People are apprehensive about surgical procedures, especially those that involve our eyes. It would seem obvious that a procedure like cataract surgery would be painful, but it’s not. The good news… Read More