Vision & Eye Care
"I Can See! So Why Didn't I Do This Sooner?"
That's what the majority of patients say following their LASIK or cataract surgery. For most people, these are life-changing experiences. In many cases, people can… Continue Reading
Flashes, Floaters, and Vitreous Detachment
What Are They? Floaters, sometimes called spots, are small, semi-transparent or cloudy particles that float within the vitreous, the clear, jelly-like fluid that fills the… Continue Reading
Chalazia and Styes
About Eyelids The eyelids are very important they do much to protect the eyes from approaching objects and irritating particles in the air. When you… Continue Reading
iZon High Definition Eyeglass Lenses
We're all buying them; high definition televisions. Now technological advances have led to the development of high definition eyeglass lenses. Patients love them. Ophthonix has… Continue Reading
Smoking Increases Eye Diseases
The untimely death of celebrities from cigarette smoking related lung cancer suggests the need to discuss the increased risk factor for several eye diseases in… Continue Reading
Listening To Your Eyes
“The practice of ophthalmology is interesting, exciting, challenging, rewarding, and sometimes unusual.” All of the ophthalmologists in Maryland Eye Associates would agree with that, but… Continue Reading
New Genetic Testing Age Related Macular Degeneration
Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a disease associated with aging that gradually affects central vision. Central vision is needed for seeing objects straight ahead… Continue Reading
The Eyes Are the Window To Your Soul
Have you ever heard that the “eyes are the window to your soul?” This is especially true in the field of ophthalmology, which requires extensive… Continue Reading
Your Eyes and Diabetes
Diabetic Retinopathy is a serious complication of diabetes and is actually the most frequent cause of new cases of blindness among adults aged 20-74 years… Continue Reading
Eye Examinations and General Health
Patients may wonder if an eye exam can help evaluate the general health status of a person. The answer is yes. This month's Your Health… Continue Reading
