May 27, 2017 | Glaucoma, Information, Latest News, Our Blog
After cataracts, glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in African Americans. Half of those with glaucoma don’t know they have it. Glaucoma strikes earlier and progresses faster in African Americans. The risk for glaucoma is 20% higher if glaucoma is in your...
May 24, 2017 | Cataracts, Glaucoma, Information, Latest News, Our Blog
Two iStent procedure may be more cost-efficient than other IOP-lowering treatments In treating elevated IOP in open-angle glaucoma patients, two iStent trabecular micro-bypass stents had a lower projected cumulative cost after 5 years compared with selective laser...
May 23, 2017 | Glaucoma, Information, Latest News, Our Blog
MSU Researchers Develop Glaucoma Monitoring Device By: SCOTT POHL Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness behind cataracts, but it’s treatable with early detection. Researchers at Michigan State University are developing a device that could help doctors...
May 10, 2017 | age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), Cataracts, Diabetic Retinopathy, Glaucoma, Information, Latest News, macular degeneration
Most doctors recommend a dilated eye exam at least yearly, however they may require you visit them more if you have the following eye conditions: age-related macular degeneration, Glaucoma and diabetic eye conditions. A thorough, dilated exam allows your optometrist,...
May 2, 2017 | age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), Cataracts, Diabetic Retinopathy, Glaucoma, Information, Latest News, Our Blog
Women Get Attention in Healthy Vision Month by: Mary Caffrey “People with diabetes are particularly in need of regular eye exams to get for signs of diabetic retinopathy, which can lead to blindness.” May is Healthy Vision Month, set aside annually by the...
Apr 18, 2017 | Glaucoma, Information, Latest News
Glaucoma – ‘Hypertension of the eyes,’ and blindness Before you begin to read me. Wait a second. Think back. Was any of your grand-parents blind? Or was your mother, father or relative, blind as they clocked 60 years? Was the blindness the type we call...
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