Cataracts are one of the most common causes of vision loss. If we live long enough, most of us will develop cataracts that will need to be treated with surgery. The lens in the eye rests just behind the pupil. This lens becomes more opaque over time and eventually obscures vision to a significant degree […]
Have you ever noticed something floating in your eye? And when you take a closer look, it disappears only to reappear as soon as you shift your glance? What you are seeing is commonly known as a floater. Watch the video to learn more, and to see how too large a number of floaters could […]
Age-related vision loss can be addressed with practical solutions. Experiment with adjusting the light settings when reading or working in your home or office. Due to the fact that after 60 your eye’s pupil decreases in diameter it is difficult to see in dim light. Images and objects appear hazy as less light reaches your […]
Ron Guiley OD, MPH, FAAO January 9, 2019 Patients are sometimes confused about cataracts, macular degeneration and glaucoma, so today we’ll give a brief introduction on glaucoma. Future articles will go into more detail concerning the other diseases. Glaucoma has the following characteristics: It’s normally a slow deterioration of the optic nerve that is a […]
Ron Guiley OD, MPH, FAAO January 1, 2019 Glaucoma is a disease that is snatching vision from 3 million Americans, and this statistic is expected to rise by 58 percent by 2030. Thanks to Your Sight Matters for this informative article: Tell a Friend about “The Sneak Thief of Sight” during Glaucoma Awareness Month Among […]
Ron Guiley OD, MPH, FAAO January 1, 2019 January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. All ages are urged to take care of their eye health. We thank the American Optometric Association for this helpful article: Glaucoma, the “Sneak Thief of Sight” May Strike Without Pain or Other Symptoms January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month and […]
Ron Guiley OD, MPH, FAAO January 1, 2019 Glaucoma is a serious eye disease. But many don’t know what it is or what the symptoms are. To learn more, here is a snippet from the following article on Artisan Optics: What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of eye disorders leading to progressive damage to […]
Diabetes Ron Guiley OD, MPH, FAAO Coffman Vision Clinic Did you know that the retina is often the first place that diabetes is detected? It is also the least invasive. That’s because diabetes is essentially a disease that damages small blood vessels in the eye and throughout the body. What Causes Diabetes? It occurs when […]
It’s “Children’s Eye Health and Safety” time! And it’s also when we are sending our kids back to school. Now is the time to get your student to Coffman Vision Clinic for a comprehensive eye exam. While students may receive a vision screening at school, it’s important to note that a vision screening and comprehensive […]
Spring is on the way. Soon the sun will be shining, the flowers blooming and allergy season will be upon us. If you have allergies, your eyes are often affected by the high pollen count along with other allergens floating in the fresh spring air.