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Dry eye is a very common problem that affects women more than men and becomes more prevalent as people get older.
It can present in many ways, with symptoms that can include a foreign body sensation, burning, stinging, redness, blurred vision,...
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We are frequently asked if it’s wise to have cataract surgery if you have Macular Degeneration.
Let’s start with some background.
- Cataracts and Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) are both leading causes of visual impairment in the...
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It's pretty common for eye doctors to have older patients come in asking if the white part of their eye, the sclera, has a growth or is turning a gray color.
Usually, the culprit is senile scleral plaque, which is commonly seen in people over...
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Recent Census Bureau data shows a population of approximately 71 million baby boomers (the generation born from 1946-1964). What does that have to do with low vision you may ask? Approximately 40 million people worldwide have some sort of...
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Age-related macular degeneration, often called ARMD or AMD, is the leading cause of vision loss among Americans 65 and older.
AMD causes damage to the macula, which is the central portion of the retina responsible for sharp central vision. AMD...