Posts by Gregory H. Scimeca, M.D.
What 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…
Read MoreWhen do You need New Glasses
When is the right time to get new glasses? It may be time to get them checked.
Read MoreBifocal Contact Lenses for Astigmatism
Bifocal contact lenses can now correct presbyopia and astigmatism. Bifocal contact lenses have been available for many years, but those lenses did not correct for astigmatism, which meant that people with astigmatism who wore toric contact lenses that corrected their astigmatism had to wear reading glasses overtop their contact lenses to correct for age-related presbyopia…
Read MoreFloaters – Causes and Treatments
Floaters are anything suspended in the vitreous casting a shadow on the retina.
Read MoreThe Difference Between Medical and Vision Insurance
Here are the differences between vision insurance and medical insurance, they aren’t the same.
Read MoreFireworks Safety to Prevent Eye Injuries
Happy 4th! Best practices for avoiding eye injuries from fireworks.
Read MoreHalos and Glare Around Lights
Halos and glare are common changes in vision in a variety of common eye conditions and diseases.
Read MoreDislocated Intraocular Lens Following Cataract Surgery
Intraocular lenses can displace if the supporting tissue weakens or ruptures, usually as a result of trauma.
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