What is Custom PRK?
PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) can be thought of as LASIK without the flap. Instead of creating a hinged flap, a surgeon gently and painlessly removes the superficial cells covering the surface of the cornea
What causes diabetic retinopathy?
Chronically high blood sugar from diabetes is associated with damage to the tiny blood vessels in the retina, leading to diabetic retinopathy.
What are some common age-related eye diseases?
There are several eye problems that are more common as people age, but they can affect anyone. There are some simple measures that people of any age can take to help ease their comfort and see better.
How is a cataract detected?
A cataract is detected through a comprehensive eye exam that includes a visual acuity test, a dilated eye exam and Tonometry, an eye pressure test.
What type of doctor does Orthoptic Therapy?
Orthoptic therapy is unique at Eye Consultants of Pennsylvania. Here, a patient’s care is managed by both a pediatric ophthalmologist and a pediatric optometrist.
What is Exotropia? Accommodative Esotropia? And what do I need to know?
Exotropia, the outward drifting of the eye, occurs in approximately 1% of the pediatric population and often develops between 6 months and 5 years of age.
How does the optic nerve get damaged by open-angle glaucoma?
Several large studies have shown that eye pressure is a major risk factor for optic nerve damage. In the front of the eye, clear fluid flows continuously in and out of a space called the anterior chamber.
Excess Eyelid Skin (Dermatochalasis) and Droopy Brows (Eyelid Brow Ptosis)
Excess skin and loss of volume in the eyelid area can detract from a healthy appearance. Excess skin hanging over the eyelid area and drooping of the brows can cause obstruction of vision.
Who is at risk for diabetic retinopathy?
Diabetic retinopathy can develop in anyone who has Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. The longer a person has diabetes, and the less controlled the blood sugar is, the more likely that person is to develop this disease
Living with low vision
Coping with low vision can be overwhelming and emotionally difficult. However, with time and effort – and the support of the low vision experts at Eye Consultants of Pennsylvania, you can adapt to low vision.
What eye conditions are treated with oculoplastic cosmetic surgery?
There are a wide variety of orbital and cosmetic eye lid conditions that can be treated with oculoplastic surgery.
How do I know if I have low vision?
There are some common signs of low vision. Even when wearing your glasses or contact lenses, do you still have difficulty with recognizing the faces of family and friends?
