Age related macular degeneration (ARMD) is the leading cause of severe vision loss in adults over the age of 50. Macular Degeneration is an eye disease that causes changes in the macula, a small area of the retina giving us our central vision. There are 2 types of ARMD a dry (atrophic) form and a […]

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness in the United States. Greater than two million people in this country have been diagnosed with glaucoma and many more are unaware they have the disease. When glaucoma is treated in its early stages the prognosis is much better. Glaucoma can be thought of as […]

The answer is NO! People often forget that contact lenses are a medical device and should only be used when prescribed by your optometrist. Yes, that means you shouldn’t even wear your friend’s contact lenses even if it does give you those perfect green eyes to complete your cat costume. Wearing costume contact lenses can […]

Yes, a yearly dilated eye exam is recommended in all diabetics. Diabetes is the leading cause of vision loss for Americans under the age of 74. Diabetic retinopathy affects about 30 percent of all diabetics. Diabetic retinopathy is the ocular disorder caused by the breakdown of blood vessels (secondary to high glucose levels) in the […]