Eye Diseases

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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10 Aug Surgery for Retinal Detachment

Posted at 11:54h in Eye Diseases, Retina Diseases by Gregory H. Scimeca, M.D. 0 Comments

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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...

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03 Aug What is Lattice Degeneration?

Posted at 10:46h in Eye Diseases, Eye Health, Retina Diseases by Gregory H. Scimeca, M.D. 0 Comments

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This common thinning of the retina can increase your chances of retinal detachment. Learn why. ...

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01 Jun Contact Lens Overwear

Posted at 11:30h in Contact Lenses, Dry Eye, Eye Diseases, Eye Health by Gregory H. Scimeca, M.D. 0 Comments

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Contact lens overwear syndrome can blind, but here are ways to detect poor fitting lenses. ...

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18 May What is Legal Blindness?

Posted at 15:53h in Eye Diseases, Eye Exams, Eye Health by Gregory H. Scimeca, M.D. 0 Comments

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Causes and definition of legal blindness? It's tax time, too!...

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