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SLT versus Drops for Glaucoma?

SLT versus Drops for Glaucoma?

As ophthalmologists, we see countless patients who have early-stage glaucoma. Glaucoma is a disease that damages the optic nerve fibers resulting in small blind spots and eventual blindness when the entire nerve is affected. As one can imagine, this can be very...

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SLT Surgery For Glaucoma Versus Drops

SLT Surgery For Glaucoma Versus Drops

As ophthalmologists, we see countless patients who have early-stage glaucoma. Glaucoma is a disease that damages the optic nerve fibers resulting in small blind spots and eventual blindness when the entire nerve is affected. As one can imagine, this can be very...

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Glaucoma Warning

Glaucoma Warning

Patients often ask, “Can I take this medication with a glaucoma warning?” Patients with glaucoma are particularly cautious about using a medication that may lead to disease progression, but it is unfortunate when patients unnecessarily avoid an otherwise beneficial...

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Routine Vs. Medical Exam

Routine Vs. Medical Exam

Regular eye examinations are important to your overall eye health and vital in maintaining vision for your lifetime. In order to understand how the billing of your visit will be handled, it is important that you are aware of your insurance benefits and how they apply...

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October – Halloween Safety Month

October – Halloween Safety Month

Halloween will soon be here, and it’s important to remember safety not only while trick-or-treating, but also while planning the perfect costume! Each year, thousands of ER visits occur in October and November due to allergic reactions or eye injuries that arise from...

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September is Healthy Aging Month

September is Healthy Aging Month

According to the Census Bureau, there are currently 54 million adults 65 years of age and older, and that number is expected to grow to 80 million by 2040. Likewise, the number of older people with vision loss is expected to double by 2050. This is why it is important...

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Cataract Awareness

Cataract Awareness

Did you know that June is Cataract Awareness Month? Here are some important facts to consider about cataracts. Cataracts are the number one cause of blindness worldwide, largely affecting older patients, although people who are in their forties and fifties can also...

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Proper Contact Lens Hygiene

Proper Contact Lens Hygiene

Contact lenses are excellent for patients who play sports, spend time outdoors, or for those who would simply like an alternative for glasses. When taken care of properly, contact lenses are a wonderful tool for correcting vision. I would like to discuss the...

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