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What Is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness and is a series of diseases that damage the optic nerve in the back of the eye. Glaucoma happens when fluid builds up in the eye instead of circulating normally. This fluid build-up puts pressure on the optic nerve, which damages side vision. People often […]
Like any industry, the medical field has its own jargon, abbreviations, and slang. Sometimes medical staff forget that patients don’t work in the medical field and out of habit use words that don’t mean much to patients. And even if patients understand the medical terms, they may not understand all that goes with it. For […]
As we age, our bodies undergo various changes, and our eyes are no exception. One of the most common age-related eye conditions is cataracts, which can significantly impact our vision and overall quality of life. And let’s face it, if you don’t have good vision, then everything in life is more difficult. Fortunately, today’s cataract […]
Eye allergies, called allergic conjunctivitis, happens when the eyes react to something that irritates them. The eyes become itchy, red, and swollen, often with tearing and burning. Unlike bacterial or viral conjunctivitis, which is highly contagious, allergic conjunctivitis can’t be spread from person to person. There is no way for you to know if your […]
There are two questions Dr. Waters always asks patients during his exam. The first is “How’s your vision?” and the second is “How do your eyes feel?” This second question is equally important because sometimes eyes feel itchy, scratchy, dry, tired or heavy. Dry eyes are one of the most common issues patients deal with, […]
If you haven’t had one before you may not know what a visual migraine is. If you have had one, you are keenly aware of the bizarre and often frightening symptoms associated with them. Jenni, a technician at Complete Eye Care, is all too familiar with visual migraines. “When I first start to get one […]
Today we have more information than ever at our fingertips. Google can be our best friend answering burning questions about our health. Or, it can be our worst enemy leaving us with vague answers that indicate worst case scenarios. This is when physicians can provide context for patients. When it comes to good eye health […]
It probably won’t come as a surprise to hear the average person spends 4-5 hours per day on a mobile device. This doesn’t even include all the other time spent using electronic devices, such as TVs or PCs. Changing these habits is not likely to happen anytime soon, so let’s demystify the eyes and screen […]
Fear is a powerful motivator, but it can also be the one thing standing in the way of a patient seeking care. For those with diabetes, however, nothing should stand in the way of an annual dilated eye exam. In a recent nationwide poll, researchers found that going blind is the number one fear of […]
