What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that cause progressive damage to the optic nerve and are characterized by loss of nerve tissue, resulting in vision loss. In most cases, glaucoma is associated with increased intraocular pressure (hypertension). If left untreated or uncontrolled, glaucoma can initially lead to loss of peripheral vision […]
Chronic Dry Eye Sufferers: Find Relief with TearCare Have you experienced dry, itchy, burning or sore eyes? Or perhaps a stinging or a gritty sensation in your eyes with some watery or blurry vision? You’ve tried a multitude of over-the-counter medications to relieve your symptoms, however they often fail only providing minimal comfort or relief. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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The Earliest Biomarker of Age-Related Macular Degeneration Dr. Kaur, Dr. Moy and Dr. Farooqui of Advanced Eyecare of Hillsborough would like to share this fascinating video to help patients better understand macular degeneration. Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) affects millions of people and can blur the sharp, central vision. Your central vision is essential for activities […]