FRIDAY, Dec. 5, 2014 (HealthDay News) Taking a Statin to lower your cholesterol may raise your risk of developing cataracts, Canadian researchers report. While Statins such as Zocor, Crestor and Lipitor protect many people from heart attack and stroke, they may raise the odds of developing the vision problem by 27 percent, the researchers report. …
Daily Statin Might Raise Your Risk for Cataracts Read More »
Nutrients also have little effect on rates of cataract removal, study involving men over 50 finds. THURSDAY, Sept. 18, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Daily supplements of selenium or vitamin E don’t seem to protect against the development of age-related cataracts among men, a new study indicates. Previous animal research has suggested that one or both …
Vitamin E, Selenium Supplements Don’t Seem to Prevent Cataracts 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. …
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
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.
Welcome to our blog! With this regularly updated feature, we will provide visitors with practice news, specials, and information regarding the most recent technological advances and treatments in the field. Through patient education and open communication, this blog will serve as an extension of the quality care we offer to each and every one of …
