Eye Diseases

08 Mar What Causes a Macular Hole?

Posted at 11:37h in Eye Diseases, Eye Health, Treatments by Gregory H. Scimeca, M.D. 0 Comments

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Macular holes occur in perfectly healthy eyes. Here's how a retina specialist will fix them....

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01 Mar Face Mask Needed for Eye Injections

Posted at 09:41h in Eye Diseases, Eye Exams, Eye Health, Treatments by Gregory H. Scimeca, M.D. 0 Comments

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Extra safety measures are recommended for face mask wearers during anti-VEGF injections. Wearing a face mask is recommended by the CDC for all adults and children over the age of 2 when going out in public. But for patients receiving anti-VEGF injections, special precautions are recommended...

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15 Feb What is OCT?

Posted at 19:48h in Eye Diseases, Eye Exams by Gregory H. Scimeca, M.D. 0 Comments

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This non-invasive scan is allows our retina specialists to diagnose your retina in hi-res and it's done in the office....

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08 Feb What is a Fluorescein Angiogram?

Posted at 03:00h in Eye Diseases, Eye Exams by Gregory H. Scimeca, M.D. 0 Comments

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Fluorescein angiography is a unique test allowing your retina specialist to diagnose the health of your retina. ...

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18 Jan What is Normal Eye Pressure?

Posted at 09:19h in Eye Diseases, Eye Health, Glaucoma by Gregory H. Scimeca, M.D. 0 Comments

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Share what you learn about glaucoma. It can blind anyone. Get aware!...

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21 Dec Distorted Vision

Posted at 10:23h in Eye Diseases, Retina Diseases by Gregory H. Scimeca, M.D. 0 Comments

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Distorted vision (aka metamorphopsia) makes straight lines appear wavy and objects to appear bent or misshapen. There are many possible causes, such as eye diseases, injury to the eye, eye infection, or inflammation. The underlying causes are usually abnormal vessels that are leaking under the retina,...

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14 Dec Toric Contact Lenses for Astigmatism

Posted at 10:45h in Contact Lenses, Eye Diseases, Eye Health by Gregory H. Scimeca, M.D. 0 Comments

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Do you have astigmatism and wear contact lenses? Toric contact lenses may be a perfect solution for you....

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30 Nov Prevention of Diabetic Retinopathy | Risk Factors

Posted at 15:49h in Diabetes, Eye Diseases, Eye Health by Gregory H. Scimeca, M.D. 0 Comments

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Here are some tips at preventing complications from diabetic retinopathy and risk factors for developing the disease....

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09 Nov Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy

Posted at 09:58h in Diabetes, Eye Diseases by Gregory H. Scimeca, M.D. 0 Comments

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Do you know someone with diabetes? Here's what they should know about treating diabetic retinopathy. ...

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28 Sep Do Carrots Improve Your Eye Health?

Posted at 10:08h in Eye Diseases, Eye Health by Gregory H. Scimeca, M.D. 0 Comments

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Do carrots really help your vision? Fact or fiction? ...

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