Myopia (Nearsightedness) Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a very common vision disorder and affects your distance vision. You can see objects that are near well, but have trouble viewing objects that are far, such as a road sign or a classroom learning board. Myopia has been on the rise and research indicate that the […]
Advanced Eyecare of Hillsborough Offers AMD Genetic Testing February 8, 2022 – The doctors of Advanced Eyecare of Hillsborough are pleased to announce that Macula Risgenetic testing is being offered for patients with Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD). Combined with a routine clinical eye examination, results of the Macula Risk test determine which patients are at […]
It’s #MyopiaAwarenessWeek The eye health of our young matters more than ever before. Myopia, or short-sightedness, affects the young and is sharply rising in prevalence world-wide. In many East Asian countries, one in two children aged 10 years and above is myopic. By 2050, nearly half of the world’s population will be myopic. COVID-19 has […]
Live Life to the Max Help Your child live life to the max with Proactive Myopia Management. – No glasses. – No daytime contact lenses. Does any of the following apply to your child? If you answered yes to one or more … then Euclid overnight Ortho-K may be the right treatment option for your […]
Red, Itchy, Watery Eyes? The beautiful weather of spring is here! Unfortunately, spring also brings one pesky problem: allergies. Every spring, millions of people suffer from seasonal allergies. But it’s not just your nose that suffers—your eyes can be left red, itchy and watery. While there is no cure for allergies you can take the […]
Did you know that 2,000 injuries are reported daily related to eye injuries in the workplace? That’s scary and most of these injuries could have been avoided. Here’s how to protect your eyes at work or when starting a new project: Know the eye safety dangers of the task or job and eliminate hazards before […]
Glaucoma Did you know that Glaucoma is a disease that damages your eye’s optic nerve? It usually happens when fluid builds up in the front part of your eye. The extra fluid increases the pressure in your eye damaging the optic nerve. And although there is no cure for glaucoma, blindness from it can often […]
Treatments options available to slow or stop progression of nearsightedness What is Myopia Control Therapy? Myopia Control Therapy is used to slow down the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in children and adolescents between the ages of 6-18. Therapy is recommended for children and adolescents whose nearsightedness worsens quickly. The typical age when vision worsens quickly is between […]
Diabetes Protect Your Vision The National Diabetes Statistics Report for 2020 show that cases of diabetes have risen to an estimated 34.2 million, according to the CDC’s (Centers for Disease Control).[1] Patients with this condition should be aware that diabetes not only affects their overall health but it can also affect the health of their […]