From: Tom Gettelfinger, MD	Category: Eye care
City: Memphis	Language: English

Dr. Tom Gettelfinger, an opthalmologist, discusses Cataracts. Caaracts are a very common condition of the eye s you age. As the cataracts progress the patient will notice worsening vision, especially night vision. Any visual changes should reported to your doctor. The treatment of cataracts is usually surgical. It is important to see an opthalmology doctor on a regular basis to watch for this disease of the eyes.

From: Richard Davidson, MD	Category: Eye care
City: Aurora	Language: English

Dr. Richard Davidson, an opthalmologist from the University of Colorado, answers the question "does carrot juice help your eye sight?Carrot juice has vitamins and minerals that help with the longterm health of the eyes. It also may help to prevent cataracts in the longterm.

From: Mark Manocha, MD	Category: Eye care
City: Savannah	Language: English

This animated video shows you what to expect during your cataract surgery. A small incision is made in the cornea and the lens is removed through this incision after it is broken into small pieces. Then an artificial lens is placed in the eye, where your own lens was located. Video courtesy of eMedTV.com

From: Lisa Martin, MD	Category: Eye care
City: San Antonio	Language: English

Dr. Lisa Martin discusses corneal transplantation. During a Cornea transplant the diseased cornea is removed, then the donor tissue is sewn in place. A laser is usually used to cut the diseased cornea. South Texas Eye Institute. San Antonio, Texas. 210-692-1388.

From: Deborah K Schlossman, MD	Category: Eye care
City: Boston	Language: English

Diabetes is the leading cause of preventable blindness in working age adults. In general, there are no symptoms associated with the problems diabetes causes in the eyes. Therefore, it is very important for diabetics to see their physicians regularly for prevention. Physicians will closely follow your HgA1c, which is a measure of average blood glucose levels, aggressively. As well as regular dilated eye exams. Any early visual changes should be reported to your doctor.

From: Cynthia Owsley, MD	Category: Eye care
City: Birmingham	Language: English

In a new study it was found that treating cataracts with surgery in the elderly can reduce the number of auto accidents they are in by 50%. Cataracts are a common conition of the eye, especially in the elderly. It affects vision, including night vision. Cynthia Owsley, MD Univ. of ALabama at Birmingham.

From: Mark Manocha, MD	Category: Eye care
City: Savannah	Language: English

This animated video explains what is meant by astigmatism, which is a very common problem with the eyes. Astigmatism is an unevenness to the cornea. This makes some light rays focus before or after the retina. People with this problem may need corrective lenses or LASIK. Video courtesy of eMedTV.com

From: Andrew J Cottingham, MD	Category: Eye care
City: San Antonio	Language: English

Dr. Andrew J Cottingham reviews cataracts. Cataracts can effect the vision of many people as you age. Advances in opthalmology and cataract treatment has make treatment much easier. Cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye. Diabetes and age contribute to cataract formation. South Texas Eye Institute. San Antonio, Texas. 210-692-1388

From: James Eggers, MD	Category: Eye care
City: San Antonio	Language: English

Dr. James Eggers discusses the treatment of dry eyes. Dry eyes can be painful and can effect your vision. Symptoms include eye pain, and irritation. Your eyes have to be adequately moistened for optimal vision. For mild cases, moistening drops will help. For severe cases, lactimal plugs will increase the amount of moiusture in the eye. South Texas Eye Institute. Opthalmology. San Antonio, Texas. 210-692-1388