Author: Gregory H. Scimeca, M.D.
Laser vision correction turns 30 years old this week. 30 years ago, Mrs. Cassady volunteered to have the first use of the excimer laser on her eye. Read how and why the FDA granted permission. ...
Center for Disease Control recommends Shingrix vaccine to prevent shingles in patients older than 55. Here's why you might consider this new vaccine...
This is a great video of asteroid hyalosis. You can see the white/yellow flecks moving inside the eye at the slit lamp. Believe it or not, asteroid hyalosis is normal and doesn't even affect vision!...
Macular degeneration can cause blindness. Learn the early warning signs and how you can distinguish symptoms of macular degeneration from other causes. ...
Patients with diabetes can get develop cataracts at an earlier age. Both diabetic retinopathy and cataracts can cause the same symptoms of blurry vision. Preserve your vision with regular exams....
Eye drops and other medications used to treat glaucoma are geared to reduce the eye pressure - a risk factor for developing the disease. Here's a review of the different types and how they work. ...
January is Glaucoma Awareness month. Learn how you can spread awareness with others and prevent this disease from causing blindness....
Happy New Year! Thanks for trusting us with your eye care in 2017. We wish you and your family the best for 2018. ...
Are you nearsighted or nearsightless? Here's a simple explanation of a very common refractive problem and why LASIK is so effective at correcting "myopia."...
A contact lens examination is different than a routine eye exam. Measuring the surface of the cornea is just one way they are different. There are others....