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You may have heard that people with diabetes have a higher risk of vision problems and blindness than the general population. This is due to an eye condition called diabetic retinopathy, and it occurs when the small blood vessels that nourish the nerve cells in the retina are damaged. Diabetes also raises risk for glaucoma […]

At Shenandoah, we help people with cataracts every day. But there are still some questions about what cataracts are, and what we do to correct them. Here’s some info on the condition and the options for addressing it. A cataract is the clouding of the natural lens of the eye. The lens, found behind the

If you’ve been contemplating LASIK eye surgery but are having second thoughts about it, the following facts may convince you to finally schedule that appointment! LASIK surgery is painless. Pain or discomfort will be very minimal (just slight pressure) to non-existent as topical anesthetic eye drops will be applied before surgery. LASIK surgery may at

Although cataract surgery may sound like a complex procedure, what it involves is really quite simple. Basically, the cataract surgeon will simply remove the clouded natural lens and replace it with a lens implant. In the past, cataract surgery was only performed once the cataract was well developed. However, newer techniques have made surgery possible

Your eyes are your window to the world, and it doesn’t hurt to give them that little extra care by way of regular eye exams. While the word ‘exam’ can be off putting, remember it is just a check-up to ensure that your eyesight is fine and to suggest corrective measures if anything unusual is

Though we don’t always like to shed tears, we still need them to carry out a lot of functions. For starters, tears lubricate and moisturize our eyes, which is important in maintaining vision and also avoiding discomfort. Our tears even contain anti-bodies and proteins to fight away infections. To put it simply, tears are good

Posted on: May 29 2015 By: admin For those who are not fond of wearing glasses or using contact lenses to compensate for their impaired vision, there are several surgical procedures available to correct your vision permanently. A very common procedure is LASIK (Laser-Assisted in situ Keratomileusis), which involves reshaping the cornea. However, not everybody

Posted on: Apr 30 2015 By: admin Eye floaters are small spot-like objects that appear in a person’s field of vision. They become very noticeable when the patient views something bright such as the sky or any other bright source. Though they are quite distracting, they do not pose as any sort of serious threat

Posted on: Mar 20 2015 By: admin Despite being leading cause of blindness and vision loss in patients over the age of 65, many are still unfamiliar with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). By taking a closer look at this condition, you can  become better prepared to seek treatment should signs of this disease begin to

Posted on: Feb 27 2015 By: admin Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, commonly known as LASIK surgery, is one of the fastest-growing eye procedures. LASIK Corrects Vision Problems If you’re tired of wearing contacts or glasses to correct your vision, LASIK surgery worth considering. LASIK physically alters the cornea of your eye, achieving the same