Once some people have reached the age of 50, they develop cataracts and need to see a cataract surgeon. When the lens in the eye becomes cloudy, it is called a cataract. This condition causes a loss of vision not correctable through contact lenses, glasses, or corneal refractive surgery such as LASIK. Although cataract surgery […]
Diabetic Eye Care: Common Problems
Even though we know quite a bit about what causes diabetes, this metabolic disease is more prevalent than ever. A relatively large percentage of adults will develop diabetes or prediabetes at some point over the years, and ignoring those conditions is extremely dangerous. Diabetes is going to impact almost every aspect of an individual’s health, […]
What Can Ophthalmologists Treat?
Ophthalmologists are medical professionals who specialize in diagnosing and treating eye problems. They have either a medical degree or an osteopathic degree, and they are the only eye doctors who can perform surgery. As such, they can provide a variety of services. Dr. Reena Patel is an eye doctor at Wichita Vision Institute who offers […]
Who Is At-Risk for Macular Degeneration?
Age-related macular degeneration is the result of several complex risk factors coming together. Some risk factors are controllable. These would include things like smoking, being overweight, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, as well as long-term sun exposure without proper eye protection. What Is Macular Degeneration? Macular degeneration causes severe and irreversible vision loss. It is […]
Signs You Need Pterygium Removal
A pterygium is a membrane that grows on the conjunctiva, which is the otherwise clear membrane that lines the white of the eye and the inner part of the eyelid. This growth can penetrate the cornea, which is the clear dome that covers the eye. Pterygia are benign, and doctors think they are caused by […]
What Causes Glaucoma?
There are several diseases that can cause blindness, especially if they are not treated. Age-related macular degeneration occurs due to age and the deterioration of the optic nerve over time. Cataracts can also cause blindness if they are allowed to get worse and are not removed before they do significant damage. Among all eye conditions […]
Lengthen Your Lashes with Prescription LATISSE
Do you use mascara, false eyelashes, or eyelash extensions to improve the appearance of your eyelashes? Unfortunately, when a person is dealing with eyelashes that are short, light, or thin, they feel like their eyes have very little definition. Having long, dark eyelashes is something that has been associated with beauty for hundreds of years. […]
Address Wrinkles with BOTOX Injections
Are you bothered by the appearance of forehead lines, squint lines, lines between your eyebrows, or crow’s feet? If so, you should consider having a treatment with BOTOX®, one of the most commonly performed cosmetic procedures in the United States. This treatment is able to safely and effectively treat what are known as “dynamic wrinkles” […]
Find an Effective Dry Eye Treatment in LipiFlow
Dealing with dry eyes can be uncomfortable. It can stop you from participating in normal activities. If you are interested in an effective dry eye treatment, we invite you to learn about some of the benefits that can come from using LipiFlow®. When you first started to deal with dry eyes, you likely used eye […]
Experiencing Cataracts? Consider Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery is administered to treat cataracts. When you have a cataract, it can cause blurry vision and increased glare from light. The procedure can be carried out using ultrasound energy. The surgery removes the lens of the eye. In most circumstances, the damaged lens is replaced with an artificial lens. This lens is called […]
