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Dr. Lisa Martin discusses corneal transplantation. South Texas Eye Institute. San Antonio, Texas. 210-692-1388.
Dr. Richard Davidson, an opthalmologist from the University of Colorado, answers the question "does carrot juice help your eye sight?'. He discusses what factors are associated with your vision and what you can do to improve the vision from your eyes.
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 treat other medical problems such as hypertension and kidney disease. As well as regular dilated eye exams.
Dr. James Eggers discusses the treatment of dry eyes. Dry eyes can be painful and can effect your vision. Your eyes have to be adequately moistened for optimal vision. South Texas Eye Institute. Opthalmology. San Antonio, Texas. 210-692-1388
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. 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. Memphis, TN. Call 901-767-3937 for more information.
Dr. Lewis Weinstein discusses the all laser LASIK procedure and the benefit over traditional LASIK. Laser eye surgery using only laser for all aspects of the LASIK eye surgery has significant benefits for patients. Patients usually have significant improvement in their vision. Visit www.Weinsteinlasik.com for more information.
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. South Texas Eye Institute. San Antonio, Texas. 210-692-1388
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.
Vision Corrective Surgery is very common, there are different surgical options for vision correction. The most common is Lasik laser eye surgery. This type of surgery is very effective, but some patients are poor candidates for this type of Eye surgery. Having a thin cornea eliminates the ability to make a flap of the cornea for surgery. PRK is an excellent alternative for those patients as no corneal flap is necessary for PRK.