Archive for August 2021
How Does Gene Therapy Work?
Gene therapy is an investigational but exciting method by which diseases may actually be cured…even blindness.
Read MoreWhat is Strabismus
Strabismus refers to both childhood and adult causes of ocular misalignment.
Read MoreWhat is Keratoconus?
Keratoconus is a progressive thinning of the cornea causing tremendous astigmatism. It is the most common indication for this type of transplant. Can you guess?
Read MoreWhy Back-to-School Eye Exams are Essential
Back to school eye exams are essential to detect vision problems which may impact school performance.
Read MoreWhat is Geographic Atrophy?
Geographic atrophy is an advanced form of macular degeneration. Unlike wet ARMD, there are no signs of choroidal neovascularization and anti-VEGF injections or laser are not helpful. Age-related geographic atrophy can cause slowly progressive, but severe visual loss. This geographic atrophy affects the retina, the part of the eye that sends visual information to the…
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