Primary Open Angle Glaucoma-Part III
Author: Robert P. Friedlaender, M.D., See Clearly Vision Treatment of POAG There is no known cure for glaucoma. However, the goal of treatment is to preserve the patient’s existing visual field. Reducing IOP is the only proven method for stopping the progression of optic nerve damage and related field loss. Reduction of IOP by at… Read More
Primary Open Angle Glaucoma – Part II
Author: Robert P. Friedlaender, M.D., See Clearly Vision Signs and Symptoms Of POAG The course of POAG is usually slow, painless, and progressive. In the early stages POAG is usually asymptomatic. Optic nerve changes precede visual field changes, and are usually irreversible. An attempt is made to correlate optic disc changes with visual field changes…. Read More
Primary Open Angle Glaucoma, Part I
Author: Robert P. Friedlaender, M.D. Definition: What is Glaucoma? The term glaucoma refers to a group of eye diseases, all of which result in damage to the optic nerve, also known as “Cranial Nerve II”. The mechanism for this optic nerve damage, which is usually slow and progressive, is not completely understood. However, in most… Read More
Advances in Soft Contact Lens Technology
There have been enormous advances in Soft Contact lens technology and design to allow us to fit our patients with almost unlimited options. SeeClearly Vision takes pride in keeping up with all these modalities and offers our patients the wide range of lenses available. The addition of silicone to the lenses which makes them transmit… Read More
Bifocals vs. Thick Lenses
I spend a lot of my time explaining untruths to patients they’ve heard for many years concerning the eye and vision. One of the most commonly heard is very poor vision will require the use of bifocals. This is not an accurate statement. Let’s find out why. When a person experiences blurred vision, they likely… Read More
Wear Eye Makeup Safely
Hygiene and application techniques are important factors when wearing eye makeup. Follow the tips below to ensure your eyes stay healthy and beautiful. Wash hands before handling your cosmetic bag or cosmetics to keep the cases free of germs. Replace cosmetics frequently. Mascara and eyeliner should be replaced every 3 months at a minimum. Wash… Read More
Floaters
Quite often, when patients come in for an exam, they complain of seeing floaters. So, what are floaters? In the eye care world, floaters are anything that interferes with the visual pathway by casting a shadow on the retina. They can be caused by debris in the tear film on the corneal surface, or of… Read More
Child’s First Eye Exam
As a parent, you may wonder whether your child has a vision problem or when you should schedule your child’s first eye exam. The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) says on its website that child’s doctor is likely be the first medical professional to examine your child’s eyes. If eye problems are suspected during routine… Read More
LASIK IN 2012
In providing great visual outcomes for patients, we have come a long way since the FDA approved the excimer laser in 1995. With the ability to create flaps using laser technology and by precisely measuring each person’s visual aberrations, LASIK can allow most patients to dramatically reduce the need for glasses and contact lenses. The… Read More
The Truth About Pink Eye
I am always being asked by family and friends if I can treat their pink eye. The phrase ‘pink eye’ is often used to describe the appearance the eye(s) when they are, well, pink. However, when an eye appears less white than normal it can be its way of letting you that something is not… Read More
