Some Drops & Some Gold
Retinitis Pigmentosa, Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy—they are all retinal diseases, and they can all lead to blindness. Thankfully, there are treatments that can manage the symptoms and slow the progression of these diseases. Can anything else be done to slow the progression? And more importantly, can anything be done to restore vision—not just maintain […]
Understanding Glaucoma & Myopia
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that can lead to vision loss. Pressure builds up in the eye, and if the fluid in the eye doesn’t drain fast enough, the pressure can damage the optic nerve. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), approximately 3 million people in the U.S have glaucoma and […]
Eye Diseases by Ethnic Group
It is well known that certain diseases, such as diabetes can lead to glaucoma and exposure from high energy visible light (also known as blue light) can damage the macular pigment in the eye. What many don’t know is that some ethnic groups are at higher risk of vision conditions, regardless of exposure to difference […]
Make Sure Patients Choose You, Not An App
Smartphone apps are so cool. There’s an app for ICD9/10 codes. There’s an app for contact lens calculations. There’s an app that can turn your smartphone into an ophthalmoscope! There’s also an app that will allow people to have their eyes examined for refractive error. This is where apps stop looking so cool. While having […]