The prospect of having a surgical procedure done can be intimidating for some—we get it. But when it comes to cataracts, the prospects are scary if you don’t! At best, cataracts cloud your vision and make day-to-day life difficult. Left untreated, they can cause...
Thyroid eye disease (TED), also called Grave’s eye disease, is a complication that can develop from an overactive thyroid caused by the autoimmune disease, Graves’ disease. With Grave’s disease, the immune system attacks the thyroid, causing an overactive...
Durysta Implant for Glaucoma The Durysta Implant for Glaucoma is a treatment option our glaucoma specialists can use to help patients be less dependent or even eliminate eye drops for glaucoma. In order to maintain the best control of glaucoma and prevent vision...
What is MIGS Glaucoma Treatment? MIGS stands for Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery and is a type of glaucoma surgery our glaucoma specialists can perform for those patients who are not well controlled with eye drops or laser treatments. The most common type of...
Each of us has somewhat different risk factors for glaucoma. It is helpful to be aware of your individual risk factors as it affects many of us differently. Your glaucoma risk is increased if: You are over 40 years oldYou are African American. Africa Americans are...
Blepharoptosis is a condition in which one or more eyelids droop noticeably. Over time, changes to the skin, muscle, fat and bones of the face can alter the eyelids to cause drooping. The condition is common in older adults and is usually harmless. Though...
A small outbreak of a rare infection may be linked to the global pandemic of novel coronavirus that marred 2020, according to a case presented to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) in its annual meeting. Within a two-month period in 2020, three COVID-19...