What are the symptoms of Glaucoma?
At first, open-angle glaucoma has no symptoms. Glaucoma can develop in one or both eyes. But without treatment, people with glaucoma will slowly lose their peripheral (side) vision.
Preventing eye problems as we age
Many eye problems can be prevented or corrected if you see your family physician regularly, visit your ophthalmologist every one-to-two years and have an eye exam with pupil dilation at least once every year.
Why are tears important to the cornea?
Every time we blink, tears are distributed across the cornea to keep the eye moist, help wounds heal, and protect against infection.
Turned-In Eyelid (Entropion)
Entropion is a condition where the upper or lower eyelid turns inward, rubbing the lashes against the eye, causing the eye to become irritated, red, and sensitive to light and wind.
What are the symptoms of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)?
Age-Related Macular Degeneration blurs the sharp central vision you need for straight-ahead activities such as reading, sewing, and driving. An early symptom of wet AMD is that straight lines appear wavy.
Do LASIK and PRK only treat nearsightedness?
Dr. Primack and Dr. Altman use the latest generation lasers to treat nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism.
How are diabetic retinopathy and DME detected?
Diabetic retinopathy and DME are detected during a comprehensive dilated eye exam that includes visual acuity testing, Tonometry and pupil dilation.
How is a cataract treated?
The symptoms of an early cataract may be improved with new eyeglasses, brighter lighting, anti-glare sunglasses, or magnifying lenses. If these measures do not help, surgery is the only effective treatment.
What to do about common age-related eye diseases
There are a number of eye diseases and disorders common in aging adults, although many can really occur at any age.
Droopy Eyelids (Ptosis)
Ptosis is the medical term for drooping of the upper eyelid, a condition that may affect one or both eyes. When the edge of the upper eyelid falls, it may block the upper field of your vision.
Who is at risk for Glaucoma?
It is important for each of us to have our eyes checked regularly, because early detection and treatment of glaucoma are the only way to prevent vision impairment and blindness.
What is Amblyopia? And what do I need to know?
Amblyopia, also called “lazy eye,” affects 2% of children. Amblyopia occurs when a child’s developing brain does not learn to see properly with one or both eyes.
