Posts by Trent Pitt
How long it takes for diabetes to damage your eyes
Diabetes is a serious disease with far-reaching consequences. While most know its impact on overall health, its threat to patients’ eyes is often forgotten or underestimated. The Early Stages: Diabetic Retinopathy Diabetic retinopathy, a common diabetes-related eye condition, occurs when elevated blood sugar levels damage the small blood vessels in the retina. The timeline for…
Read MoreUnderstanding cataracts: How long does it take to go blind?
Cataracts are a common age-related eye condition that affects millions of people worldwide. They occur when the eye’s natural lens becomes cloudy, leading to blurred vision and, in severe cases, visual impairment. If left untreated, cataracts can potentially cause blindness.
Read MoreCan you get LASIK twice?
Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, or LASIK, is a joint eye surgery that is a safe and effective way to correct vision problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
Read MoreWhat does glaucoma look like?
Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in those over 60 worldwide.
Read MoreWhat does LASIK surgery accomplish?
LASIK or “laser-assisted in situ keratomileuses” eye surgery is an increasingly popular procedure that can provide a permanent solution to vision problems. It has changed the lives of millions of people who suffer from vision problems. LASIK does this by…
Read MoreHow we check toddlers’ eyes
Toddler eye checkups are important to track ocular development. Your child’s body is growing at a rapid rate, from their toes to their eyes.
Read MoreAre contacts bad for your eyes?
Did you know that roughly 45 million Americans wear contacts? Contact lenses revolutionized the eye care industry in the 1950s and have grown in popularity with each stage of development.
Read MoreWill I need glasses after LASIK?
LASIK eye surgery is often viewed as a permanent alternative to glasses. While that may be the case for many patients, LASIK doesn’t prevent you from needing glasses in the future.
Read MoreWhat will happen if a cataract is left untreated?
Cataract treatment is safe and highly effective. If you have a cataract in one or both eyes, it’s essential to seek treatment early on.
Read MoreWhat should glaucoma patients avoid?
Glaucoma will not go away on its own. There is currently no cure available for glaucoma, but proactive treatment can prevent future vision loss. If you want to keep glaucoma symptoms to a minimum, employ the lifestyle adjustments listed below.
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