Posts by Gregory H. Scimeca, M.D.
Eye Health and Screen Time During COVID
Dr. Cianni talks about preserving your eye health despite increased screen time during COVID. Got kids? Watch this!
Read MoreDifferent Routes to Treat Your Eyes
Eye drops can’t cure everything, and here’s why…
Read MoreWhy We Need Eye Injections
Here’s why we don’t treat retinal diseases with eye drops…they won’t work.
Read MoreDurysta | Implantable Glaucoma Device
Durysta is an FDA approved sustained released injection that may replace drops for the treatment of glaucoma.
Read MoreSurgery for Retinal Detachment
Retinal detachments are potentially blinding and require various types of retinal detachment surgery. Retina specialists are specifically trained to repair retinal detachments. Retinal detachment is a medical emergency. If you have symptoms of a detached retina, go to the ER or your eye doctor immediately. The retina lines the inside of the eye and converts…
Read MoreWhat is Lattice Degeneration?
This common thinning of the retina can increase your chances of retinal detachment. Learn why.
Read MoreTypes of Refractive Surgery
How many different types of laser vision correction are there?
Read MoreHow are Retinal Tears Treated?
A retinal tear is usually treated with laser, but there are other ways to prevent retinal detachments.
Read MoreLASIK |What to Expect
There are three common refractive eye surgeries designed to correct refractive vision errors. The best known refractive surgery is LASIK. The name is an acronym and stands for “Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis” which is a combination of English, Latin, and Greek that literally means using a laser to reshape corneas while the corneas are in…
Read MoreIs LASIK Right for You?
Reasons why LASIK laser vision correction may NOT be right for you.
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