Eye Health

01 Feb AREDS Vitamins for AMD

Posted at 10:07h in Eye Health, Macular Degeneration by Gregory H. Scimeca, M.D. 0 Comments

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Do eye vitamins work for macular degeneration? Well, yes and no. ...

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25 Jan What is Open Angle and Closed Angle Glaucoma?

Posted at 10:58h in Eye Health, Glaucoma by Gregory H. Scimeca, M.D. 0 Comments

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There are several forms of glaucoma, but two common forms are open-angle and closed-angle glaucoma. Both are caused by a disruption in the drainage of aqueous humor. We recognize January as National Glaucoma Awareness month and publish this article to enhance your understanding and awareness of...

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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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11 Jan Glaucoma Screening

Posted at 10:24h in Eye Health, Glaucoma by Gregory H. Scimeca, M.D. 0 Comments

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As part of National Glaucoma Awareness month, here's how we routinely screen for glaucoma....

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28 Dec Dry Eyes and Winter Time

Posted at 09:18h in Dry Eye, Eye Health by Gregory H. Scimeca, M.D. 0 Comments

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Dry eye is a common eye condition and often gets worse during the winter when there is less humidity and we spend more time indoors...

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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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23 Nov Diabetes and Hemoglobin A1C

Posted at 10:44h in Diabetes, Eye Health by Gregory H. Scimeca, M.D. 0 Comments

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The hemoglobin A1C is now a recommended to test for helping in the diagnosis and management of diabetes. Here's why. ...

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16 Nov Diabetes Awareness: Managing Type 2

Posted at 10:33h in Diabetes, Eye Health, Retina Diseases by Gregory H. Scimeca, M.D. 0 Comments

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November is diabetes awareness month. Diabetes is a serious condition that, if not properly controlled, can damage your eyes (diabetic retinopathy), your kidneys, your nerves, and lead to problems with the blood flow in your body.  But, these diabetes complications don’t have to happen. You...

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26 Oct National Diabetes Month

Posted at 10:02h in Diabetes, Eye Health by Gregory H. Scimeca, M.D. 0 Comments

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November is national diabetes month. Here's how you can be proactive in managing this disease. ...

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