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Can Diabetic Retinopathy Be Reversed?
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Diabetes is a disease that affects the entire body — including the retinas. When blood sugar levels are high, the network of tiny blood vessels that supply blood to the retinas can get blocked and damaged. This can result in blurry vision and, when left untreated, can eventually lead to blindness. Doctors can administer retinal […]
Read MoreMGD Treatment: Intense Pulsed Light
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Damon Dierker, OD, FAAOPhilip Shaffer, OD Do you experience significant discomfort because of dry eyes? We highly recommend that you see an eye doctor and get examined to rule out or diagnose MGD. Meibomian gland dysfunction happens to 86% of people who suffer from dry eye. The good news is that it is treatable, and […]
Read MoreStages of Diabetic Retinopathy
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The Four Stages of Diabetic Retinopathy Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of new cases of blindness in people aged 20 to 74 in the United States. Diabetic retinopathy is a disorder that develops if you have diabetes. This eye condition happens when blood vessels in the retina of your eye are damaged by high […]
Read MoreDriving After Cataract Surgery
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When Can You Drive After Cataract Surgery? According to a paper published on the US National Library of Medicine, 1.65 million people undergo cataract operations in the North American region every year. With a 98 percent success rate across the country, cataract surgery is not only among the most common surgeries that American patients undergo, […]
Read MoreCommon Post-Op Conundrums
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With a temporary hiatus from surgery, I thought I’d take some time to review some issues I see from time to time following cataract surgery. There can be many minor side effects or complications from cataract surgery, the vast majority are transient and very mild. When I review the risks involved with surgery with patients […]
Read MoreWhat is glaucoma and how is it treated?
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Glaucoma is a complex disease with uncertainty as to what actually causes it. It’s no wonder why so much time is spent helping patients understand the disease. What is glaucoma? Simply put, glaucoma is an optic neuropathy (I know…bear with me). Optic – relating to the eye or vision, and neuropathy – damage to a […]
Read MoreLaser-Assisted Cataract Surgery
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MAY 2018 started a new chapter in ESI history. We performed our first two weeks of laser-assisted cataract surgeries in the new and improved, state-of-the-art, Surgical Care Center. While we have owned a LENSAR since 2016, we have recently decided to incorporate it into our new home and make it a routine offering to our […]
Read MoreNew lens implant for cataract surgery now available
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During cataract surgery, the cloudy lens (a cataract) is removed and a clear man-made implanted lens is put in its place. In general, this is a very straightforward and highly successful procedure that results in clearer vision and brighter colors. At the same time, the cataract surgery is done, a lens implant can be selected […]
Read MoreDon’t know much about dry eye? You will soon
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Chronic dry eye symptoms, such as burning, eye fatigue, tearing, and fluctuating vision, affect at least 30 million Americans. While artificial tears may provide temporary relief, they do not treat the underlying disease. Many people are not aware that much better treatments are now available. Shire, a leading biotech company, has tapped Jennifer Aniston to […]
Read MoreTreating the ocular surface improves surgical outcomes
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Some estimates have shown that up to 30% of LASIK candidates and 50% of cataract surgery patients have some form of ocular surface disease (dry eye, blepharitis, ocular allergiy). Untreated dry eye is the most common cause of patient dissatisfaction following LASIK. A healthy ocular surface is equally important in refractive cataract surgery, especially if […]
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