Are there different kinds of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)?
There are two forms of age-related macular degeneration — dry and wet. Wet AMD occurs when abnormal blood vessels behind the retina start to grow under the macula.
What will my vision be like after having Laser Vision Correction?
LASIK and PRK provide excellent results and allow people to perform their everyday tasks with less dependence on corrective lenses.
How can people with diabetes protect their vision?
Vision lost to diabetic retinopathy is sometimes irreversible; however, early detection and treatment can reduce the risk of blindness by 95 percent.
What causes cataracts?
As eyes age, the proteins that make up the lens of your eye can break down and change the tissue. This causes vision to become hazy or unfocused.
What are the symptoms of Glaucoma?
At first, open-angle glaucoma has no symptoms. Glaucoma can develop in one or both eyes. But without treatment, people with glaucoma will slowly lose their peripheral (side) vision.
Preventing eye problems as we age
Many eye problems can be prevented or corrected if you see your family physician regularly, visit your ophthalmologist every one-to-two years and have an eye exam with pupil dilation at least once every year.
Why are tears important to the cornea?
Every time we blink, tears are distributed across the cornea to keep the eye moist, help wounds heal, and protect against infection.
Turned-In Eyelid (Entropion)
Entropion is a condition where the upper or lower eyelid turns inward, rubbing the lashes against the eye, causing the eye to become irritated, red, and sensitive to light and wind.
What are the symptoms of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)?
Age-Related Macular Degeneration blurs the sharp central vision you need for straight-ahead activities such as reading, sewing, and driving. An early symptom of wet AMD is that straight lines appear wavy.
Do LASIK and PRK only treat nearsightedness?
Dr. Primack and Dr. Altman use the latest generation lasers to treat nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism.
How are diabetic retinopathy and DME detected?
Diabetic retinopathy and DME are detected during a comprehensive dilated eye exam that includes visual acuity testing, Tonometry and pupil dilation.
How is a cataract treated?
The symptoms of an early cataract may be improved with new eyeglasses, brighter lighting, anti-glare sunglasses, or magnifying lenses. If these measures do not help, surgery is the only effective treatment.
