Friday, February 24, 2012
One of the most difficult things optometrists and ophthalmologists must tell a patient is that he or she has an eye disease that already has or could permanently rob them of their vision. Today, the most common diseases in the adult population that cause permanent vision loss are macular degeneration, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. (more)
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Yes, the dog days of summer are upon us...for most families that signals the longstanding tradition of back to school preparation. It's time to begin the search for the perfect backpack and notebook, shop for new clothing and shoes, get a haircut and maybe even sneak in a trip to the dentist. Regrettably, few parents think to schedule an eye exam for their child prior to the beginning of school. (more)
Wednesday, June 09, 2010
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center's Kerstin Betterman, M.D., Ph.D., and Mary Lott, Ph.D., are studying if there is a relationship between blood vessels in the eyes and those in the brain and heart. Volunteers are needed for this study. (more)
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
The sudden appearance of floaters (small, drifting shapes and specks in the field of vision), brief flashes of light in peripheral vision on one side and a reduction in vision should be taken seriously and should prompt a visit to an eye specialist. A review of 17 relevant studies published in the Journal of the American Medical Association [November 25, 2009] found that the prevalence of retinal tears was 14 percent among patients reporting such symptoms. About half of patients with a retinal tear went on to develop retinal detachment. (more)
