Assisting a Family Member That Has Hyperopia (Farsightedness)
It is quite difficult for elderly people, especially your mother or father, to tell you they are having visual problems. They don’t know how to describe it and most of the time they don’t even realize there has been a change – then their pride and independence is at stake. Dealing with hyperopia (farsightedness) is […]
Kick your Keratoconus with Collagen Cross Linking
If you suffer with the progressive disorder known as keratoconus, we have great news! On April 18, 2016 the FDA approved a treatment to kick your keratoconus. Now it is possible to “kick” your keratoconus with collagen cross linking. This treatment will also help patients who have developed ectasia after having LASIK, and although rare, […]
A Chalazion: Causes, Surgery, and Treatment
Although they are an annoyance to most who periodically get a chalazion, they are not inherently dangerous or cause serious vision issues. If left untreated however, they can become more than a mere aggravation and eventually chalazia (plural) can result in more serious visual issues. We will review the causes and treatments of chalazion and […]
6 Signs Of Decreased Vision From Keratoconus
Keratoconus is an eye disease affecting the cornea, usually attacking patients in their teens and 20s. It is a serious and vision distorting problem. Because Keratoconus is a progressive disease, getting an early diagnosis is critical. View Video We will explain what causes Keratoconus and the six signs of decreased vision that result. Treatments are […]
