Glaucoma

What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is a disease of the eye that damages the optic nerve of the eye and can lead to vision loss and blindness. Early detection and treatment is recommended to prevent serious visual loss. The risk factors for glaucoma include: Elevated Intraocular Pressure Optic disc abnormalities Family history of glaucoma African Americans Read the full article…

Diabetes and The Eye

Diabetes can lead to damage of the tiny blood vessels inside the retina. Diabetic retinopathy can lead to visual loss if not treated. Who is at risk for diabetic Retinopathy? All people with diabetes. Every diabetic should have a comprehensive dilated exam once per year. 40-45 percent of Americans with diabetes have diabetic retinopathy. What Read the full article…

Cataracts

What is a Cataract? A cataract is a clouding of the lens that leads to decreased vision in the eye. They are very common in older people and by the age of 80, more than half of all patients have a cataract or have had cataract surgery. What is the lens? The lens is the Read the full article…