This is why we recommend non-generic products for our patients, and only sell high quality, brand- names in The Optical Gallery at The Eye Associates. NOTICE from www.FDA.gov: RECALL of OTC artificial tear by Altaire Pharmaceuticals Altaire Pharmaceuticals issued a voluntary nationwide recall of 9 lots of Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium 0.5% Ophthalmic Solution, 30 mL, a […]
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Everyone is at risk for glaucoma. However the following are groups at higher risk for developing glaucoma: African Americans People over 60 People with family members with glaucoma Hispanics Asians Steroid Users People who have had eye injuries People who are very nearsightedness People at high risk for glaucoma should get a complete eye exam […]
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Dr. Jacqueline Burkhardt from The Eye Associates talks about the importance of early detection and treatment of Macular Degeneration.
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No…you can’t lose your contact lenses BEHIND your eye. We get this question all the time, but rest assured that it is not physically possible for the lens to go there. Most often, a soft contact has become folded and just appears to be lost. It is best to use lubricating drops to make the […]
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Diagnosing glaucoma is not always clear cut and easy. The following are some of the tests needed to determine if you have glaucoma and need treatment to protect your vision. Tonometry: Tonometry measures the pressure (IOP) within your eye. Ophthalmoscopy: This diagnostic procedure helps the doctor examine your optic nerve for glaucoma damage. Visual Field […]
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