Women’s healthcare has come to look quite different from their male counterparts. We might assume that women always received special care, but this tended to apply only to reproductive health. Today, healthcare providers are much more aware of the nuances of women’s physiology and how these can influence risks for various conditions. In our arena …
Eye irritation and symptoms like itching, watering, burning, and redness can stem from a few different factors. We may develop mild symptoms if we stare at a computer screen for too long, or if we are exposed to an allergen. We may develop symptoms from dry eye. Discovering the cause of eye symptoms is important …
If you maintain regular eye exams with your ophthalmologist, you’re already doing a lot to protect yourself from unexpected eye disease. Still, it is important that we discuss the things we can do on a daily basis to promote optimal eye health that can last for many years. Here, we review a few suggestions for …
Glaucoma is difficult to prevent and there isn’t a cure for it. But catching it as early as possible is really important. It makes it possible for Dr. Sondheimer to slow or stop the damage being done to the optic nerve, which in turn slows the loss of vision. To mitigate the most advanced stages …
A cataract is a clouding of the lens of your eye. They are very common in the U.S., with a couple hundred thousand new cases being diagnosed every year. They develop quite slowly, so sometimes the person affected has no idea until the cataract gets progressively worse. When you start experiencing symptoms, the most common …
Diabetes is a condition that affects millions of Americans, and can leave patients at risk for a variety of medical problems. Dr. Stuart P. Sondheimer also works with diabetics to help them understand the importance of maintaining their blood sugar levels for not only their overall health, but for their vision. Diabetic eye diseases are …
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Macular degeneration, known as “age-related macular degeneration” is a condition that impacts the central vision. It is an eye disease that causes the deterioration of the macula, which is the central-most portion of the retina that is located at the back of the eye. Patients with macular degeneration will notice changes to their centralized vision …
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Many patients with cataracts may have questions about ways in which they can address the problem. Cataracts can cause the vision to become hazy due to clouding of the natural eye lens. When the condition becomes severe enough that it impacts a patient’s daily life, including difficulty seeing to read or drive, it might be …
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Patients who have conditions such as cataracts will find that the only treatment that can help in eliminating the cloudiness and improving eyesight is that of the intraocular lens, or IOL. IOLs are new lenses that are used to replace the natural lens in the eye that can be impacted by cataracts. By replacing these …
Are you considering LASIK eye surgery but worried about how long it will take to recover? Are you interested in ways to speed the healing process so you can get back to your normal routine following this procedure? LASIK is a surgery that has given many patients freedom from prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses, and …
