What are the symptoms of diabetic retinopathy?
The early stages of diabetic retinopathy usually have no symptoms. The disease often progresses unnoticed until it affects vision.
How to prevent eye problems as we age
You may barely notice the changes at first, but there are normal changes to your eyes and vision as you age. While eye problems and diseases become more prevalent with age, many can be prevented or corrected.
What does the cornea do?
The cornea is the clear “window” that allows light to pass into the eye. When the cornea is damaged, either by injury, allergies or disease, light rays entering the eye are scattered irregularly.
Can my lifestyle choices reduce my risk for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)?
Your lifestyle can play a role in reducing your risk of developing AMD.
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.
