Dangers of Contact Lenses: Amoeba Eye Infection A student in Taiwan who left contact lenses in her eyes for six months straight developed a rare and serious eye infection that ultimately took her vision, according to a news report. A single-celled organism called an amoeba was able to infect the outer covering of the woman’s […]
Read More »Prevent Injuries from Fireworks by following the steps below; 90 percent of eye injuries are prevented by wearing the proper protective eye-wear. No parts of the body should be over the firework while lighting. Before lighting a firework, read the warning label carefully and follow all the directions. Light fireworks outdoors and away from buildings, […]
Read More »Combined iStent Trabecular Micro-bypass Stent Implantation and Phacoemulsification for Coexistent Open-angle Glaucoma and Cataract What is iStent? The iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass stent is a new surgical therapy for glaucoma that is designed to improve aqueous outflow to safely lower IOP and may reduce medication burden; but this will be at the discretion of your physician. […]
Read More »Cataract Awareness MonthJune 1 – 30 Cataract is the leading cause of blindness in the world. There are close to 22.3 million Americans age 40 and older with cataracts. More than half of all Americans will have cataracts by age 80. For information and to read more click here
Read More »We would like to thank Dr. Brian Brazzo and Dr. Marina Su for the wonderful lectures they gave. Enjoy some of the pictures.
Read More »Life After School…Steps To Success Ian D. Maltzman — Here are some words of wisdom for transitioning from college to career. How did you get your job? That is often the best question you can ask someone when you are looking for a job in today’s challenging economic climate. The answer is usually very similar […]
Read More »There has been a recent buzz concerning eye designer jewelry placed surgically underneath the ocular conjunctiva. If this is a procedure you have considered as body art, DON’T. Although there are surgeons who will be willing to surgically invade your eye to place small trinkets and jewelry, this is a big mistake. It is certainly […]
Read More »May is Ultraviolet Awareness Month. Exposure to UV rays can burn delicate eye tissue and raise the risk of developing cataracts and cancers of the eye. Protect your eyes from UV dangers, choose the right sunglasses, don’t forget your sunblock and wear a hat too. Mark Fromer M.D.
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