January is the month in which the medical field sets its sights on glaucoma awareness. It is crucial that healthcare professionals make it known to patients that glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness. The first is cataracts. The difference between cataracts and glaucoma, though, is that a person can have cataracts removed and […]
Many of the resolutions that are currently being made revolve around looking and feeling better. There are obvious benefits to creating the intention of eating better and of hitting the gym at least a couple of days a week. As eye health specialists serving the Winchester, PA area, we want to chime in on all […]
There are several reasons why it is important to schedule routine eye exams. These screenings are valuable far beyond measuring your vision from one year to the next. When your eye doctor performs a comprehensive examination, all aspects of eye health are assessed, including your risk for future and potentially severe eye disease like glaucoma. […]
It is estimated that nearly 2.5 million Americans suffers symptoms of glaucoma. This eye disease typically occurs later in life and is characterized by elevated pressure within the eye or eyes. When there is too much pressure in the eye, the optic nerve gets compressed. The optic nerve is the final structure that light affects […]
Glaucoma is a degenerative condition that, over time, weakens and damages a patient’s ability to see by directly affecting the optic nerve. Often the result of years of pressure building up in the eyes, glaucoma is typically an inherited issue and doesn’t show up until later in life. What causes glaucoma? The pressure that builds […]
It’s no secret that as we grow older, we become increasingly susceptible to a wide array of health problems. The aging process has a particularly strong effect on the eyes, leaving patients vulnerable to conditions like presbyopia, dry eye, age-related macular degeneration, and more. Keep reading to explore some of the most common eye problems […]
Glaucoma occurs when pressure in the eye damages the optic nerve, often causing vision loss. Some symptoms of the condition include blurred vision, nausea, and eye pain. Common risk factors include age, family history, and any past eye injuries. Glaucoma is diagnosed following a comprehensive exam, as well as an assessment of medical and family […]
When it comes to protecting our eye health, we all know the most obvious signs and symptoms to watch out for – blurriness, halos and other changes in vision. With glaucoma, however, the condition often doesn’t present any symptoms in its early stages. Often referred to as a “silent thief of sight,” it’s for this […]
Sad as it is, Summer is almost at its end. Soon, we’ll be trading in our swimsuits and sandals for scarves and sweaters. And, while we typically associate the season with shorter days, changing leaves and cooler weather, researchers are now explaining that the cold months of winter may also have a profound impact on […]
Most people have heard of glaucoma, but few know the whole story. In short, glaucoma is an eye condition where the optic nerve becomes damaged, usually as a result of increased pressure in the eye. This damaging of the optic nerve ultimately causes a gradual but serious loss of vision. Untreated, the disease often results […]
