If you have diabetes, you know that protecting your vision needs to be a priority. If the blood vessels in your retina are damaged by diabetes, you can experience loss of your vision. Complete blindness is a possibility. This does not have to happen to you. Keeping your diabetes under control is a step in […]
Reasons to consider glaucoma treatment
Glaucoma is a serious eye condition in which fluid builds up in the eye, applying pressure to the optic nerve. Usually, fluid flows from the eye and pressure remains stable. However, damage to the optic nerve can result if the fluid continues to build up without taking any action. Glaucoma typically doesn’t have any symptoms […]
Benefits of Dry Eye Treatment
Dry eye is a condition that can be annoying and negatively impact your lifestyle. Severe cases can have catastrophic effects. It can cause a number of irritating physical symptoms, along with the potential for vision loss. This condition is often misunderstood. So let’s take a look at what it is and the benefits of dry […]
What is iDesign?
The Uniqueness of the Human Eye Your eyes are just as unique as your fingerprints. This is why there is no such thing as a laser eye treatment that is right for everyone. The best approach is when your eyes are mapped so a customized treatment plan can be developed. This enables Dr. Patel to […]
PRK Procedure: What to Expect
Photorefractive keratectomy, or PRK, is an option to restore natural visual acuity. Like the more widely know Lasik, it involves using a laser to reshape the surface of the cornea to correct refractive errors like nearsightedness and astigmatism. The PRK procedure has a number of advantages over Lasik, such as not requiring the formation of […]
Dry Eye Syndrome: What Are The Symptoms?
If you suspect you have dry eye syndrome, you should definitely see a physician. Dry eye syndrome frequently comes along with discomfort. Receiving professional care from a medical professional such as Dr. Reena Patel can help ease your symptoms and could possibly even improve your vision. Symptoms of Dry Eye Syndrome Dry eye syndrome can […]
Glaucoma Treatment: What Are My Options?
The term glaucoma refers to several different eye diseases; it describes disorders that cause damage to the optic nerve and causes vision loss. Some types of glaucoma have pain while other types are completely painless. The disease can occur in people of all ages, however, it occurs more frequently in those over the age of […]
The Best Candidates For Cataract Surgery
Determining if Cataract Surgery is Right for You The best way to determine if you need cataract surgery is by having a comprehensive eye exam. This will check the health of your eyes, identify any potential risk factors and evaluate the reasons why surgery may or may not the correct choice. The majority of eye […]
How iStent Surgery Can Help Your Vision
During the past, cataract and glaucoma surgery were performed separately. Then an FDA-approved system called iStent surgery used to treat glaucoma symptoms was designed in 2012. The device was the first one ever approved to work with cataract surgery to decrease IOP or intraocular pressure in adults impacted by cataracts and moderate or mild open-angle […]
Dry Eye Treatment: What to Expect
Most people will experience dry eye symptoms some time or other. Regular eye drops you can find over-the-counter at pharmacies is usually enough to solve the problem. This is if dryness of the eyes is due to harsh weather conditions involving wind, dust particles and smoke. If, however, there are more complicated or serious reasons […]
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