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23 Apr History of Refractive Surgery

Posted at 12:46h in Treatments, Vision Correction by Gregory H. Scimeca, M.D. 0 Comments

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Refractive surgery has been around since the mid 1900s. Laser vision correction now uses the accuracy and reliability of the excimer laser to reshape your cornea. Here's how it all started....

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19 Apr Laser Treatment for Glaucoma | Video

Posted at 14:38h in Glaucoma, Treatments, Video by Gregory H. Scimeca, M.D. 0 Comments

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Most treatments for glaucoma reduce the eye pressure. Most treatments involve eye drops, but there also laser treatment for glaucoma aimed at reducing the production of fluid...

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16 Apr Vision Correction Surgery | PRK vs. LASIK

Posted at 10:00h in Vision Correction by Gregory H. Scimeca, M.D. 0 Comments

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There are two types of laser vision correction: LASIK and PRK. Both achieve similar results. Here are the differences between the two procedures and why PRK might be a better choice for you compared to LASIK....

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02 Apr Meibomian Gland Dysfunction | Common Cause of Dry Eye

Posted at 14:06h in Dry Eye, Eye Health, Video by Gregory H. Scimeca, M.D. 0 Comments

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Dry eye affects over 300 million people worldwide. Small glands on the edges of your lids can get stopped up because their secretions get really thick...

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27 Mar Laser Vision Correction Turns 30 | Happy BDay to LASIK

Posted at 17:46h in Vision Correction by Gregory H. Scimeca, M.D. 0 Comments

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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. ...

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13 Mar New Shingrix Vaccine Prevents Shingles

Posted at 20:49h in Treatments by Gregory H. Scimeca, M.D. 0 Comments

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Center for Disease Control recommends Shingrix vaccine to prevent shingles in patients older than 55. Here's why you might consider this new vaccine...

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08 Mar Asteroid Hyalosis | Benign Floaters in the Vitreous

Posted at 15:15h in Eye Exams, Eye Health by Gregory H. Scimeca, M.D. 0 Comments

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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!...

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26 Feb Macular Degeneration | Signs and Symptoms

Posted at 15:01h in Eye Diseases, Macular Degeneration by Gregory H. Scimeca, M.D. 0 Comments

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Macular degeneration can cause blindness. Learn the early warning signs and how you can distinguish symptoms of macular degeneration from other causes. ...

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17 Feb Patients with Diabetes and Cataracts

Posted at 14:17h in Cataract Surgery, Eye Diseases by Gregory H. Scimeca, M.D. 0 Comments

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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....

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27 Jan Eye Drops and Medications | How to Treat Glaucoma

Posted at 18:01h in Eye Diseases, Glaucoma by Gregory H. Scimeca, M.D. 0 Comments

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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. ...

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