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Diabetic Retinopathy: Importance Of Early Detection For Prevention Of Eye Damage and Complications

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 30.3 million or 9.4% of the US population had diabetes in 2015.  Diabetic retinopathy… Continue Reading

Eye Stroke: Retinal Artery Occlusion

Just like the brain, a stroke can also occur in the eye when blood flow to a vital tissue within the eye, called the retina,… Continue Reading

Beovu: A New Drug For Wet Macular Degeneration

If you’re a baby boomer, chances are you know someone with macular degeneration. Maybe you yourself have been diagnosed with it. The macula is the… Continue Reading

Myopia: Causes and Preventions

Myopia, or nearsightedness, occurs when your eyes grow too long, or the cornea, the clear protective front layer of your eye, is too curved. Light… Continue Reading

Enjoy Better Vision and Eye Health With Acupuncture

Your eyes are a reflection of your overall health.  Illnesses such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease can be revealed in the eyes. Conditions such as glaucoma, optic… Continue Reading

Diabetic Macular Edema

Macular edema occurs when fluid accumulates and causes the central part of the retina, called the macula, to swell up. The macula is the part… Continue Reading

Cataract Patients

Better Vision With Symfony Intraocular Lens Better Computer Vision, Less Night Glare, Treats Astigmatism For many cataract patients, multifocal intraocular lenses have worked well and… Continue Reading

Retinal Lasers

Several different types of lasers are used in ophthalmology. Retinal lasers use thermal energy (heat) to destroy tissue, form scar tissue, and stimulate parts of… Continue Reading

Dawn Devaney Gammon, OD, FAAO

Dry Eyes? Relief Is In Sight

Dry eye is a common condition that occurs when your tears aren’t providing enough lubrication for your eyes. Tears can be inadequate for many reasons,… Continue Reading

Eye Exercises To Improve Visual Efficiency

We use our eyes every waking hour of every day. It’s important to make certain our eyes remain healthy and are seeing their best at… Continue Reading

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