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Fall is the favorite time of year for many of us. The air is crisp, the leaves are gorgeous, and football is back. But fall sometimes comes with an uninvited visitor: dry eye. This condition occurs when your eyes can’t adequately lubricate themselves, which can lead to symptoms such as...
Cataracts are a problem. Worldwide, 17% of people have them. In the United States, almost 1 in 5 people ages 65-74 have cataracts that affect their vision, and a whopping 50% of those 80 and over have cataracts or have had surgery to remove them. This last statistic raises a...
Over four million people in the United States live with glaucoma, a silent, slow-developing group of eye diseases that cause permanent optic nerve damage. Without early detection and treatment, glaucoma usually results in gradual vision loss followed by near or total blindness. Glaucoma is, in fact, the leading cause of...
The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus.But what...
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Evaluation for cataract surgery: Cataract surgery is an operation to remove your eye's natural lens when it is cloudy. The purpose of the lens is to bend(refract) light rays that enter the eye to help you see. Your own lens should be clear, but with a cataract, it is cloudy....
A refraction determines your prescription for glasses-or part of your prescriptionfor contact lenses. Why do I have to pay for it? CMS, the department of the federal government that controls Medicare and Medicaid, has decided that refractions are not a payable part of an eye exam. CMS, directly under the...
Getting the Best Experience from your Ophthalmologist If you want to get the best experience from your ophthalmologist, coming prepared is key. Clear communication about your medical history and current problems will help ensure that you get the right care. Like other doctors, ophthalmologists rely on having current information about...