This week a couple of patients came through that have suffered severe damage to one of their eyes and asked about a transplant. Can we transplant an entire eye? The answer is no. It has been tried with 100% failure. The biggest obstacle is getting the nerve tissue to start functioning again. The large nerve […]
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1) Even if You Don’t Wear Eyeglasses, You Still Need an Eye Exam. Some sight-threatening eye diseases do not have early warning signs, and many can only be detected during a dilated eye exam. Some cataracts affect vision in such a gradual way that you do not notice the decreased vision. Half of all people […]
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In the health section of last week’s newspaper there were two reports, one from the popular Dr Disease. The other reviewed the simple task of blinking. Japanese researchers have found that our brain actually takes a brief break during a blink. In previous blogs, I have discussed the need to blink to keep your eyes […]
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7 Things You Might Not Know About Dry Eyes 1. Do you need another reason to quit smoking? Add Dry Eye Disease to the list. Recent studies have shown even second hand smoke is very harsh to the surface of the eye. There are so many toxic chemicals in cigarette smoke that can break down your […]
Read Morediabetes, diabetic retinopathy, fluorescein angiography, macula edema, Non-proliferative retinopathy, OCT, proliferative retinopathy, vitrectomy
Diabetes affects your entire body, including your eyes. According to The American Academy of Ophthalmology, diabetics are 25 times more likely to lose vision than those without this disease. The most common complication of diabetes is diabetic retinopathy, and the longer you have diabetes, the more likely it is that you’ll develop diabetic retinopathy. High […]
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Your eyes are one of the first things people notice, and unfortunately your eyes are also one of the first features to show signs of aging. Hooded, sagging upper eyelids can give you an older, tired appearance, and often even obstruct your vision, making everyday activities like driving more dangerous. Our eyelid surgery in Bradenton […]
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Diabetics have it hard enough without having to live with permanent vision loss. The NUMBER 1 way for diabetics to prevent vision loss is to have an dilated eye exam EVERY YEAR. During the eye exam, your eye doctor will be looking at your retina for early signs of diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy is a […]
Read MoreCataract Surgery, cataracts, Dr. Brian Foster, eye drops, Glaucoma, glaucoma medications, iStent
Is it possible to get rid of expensive glaucoma drops? YES! Denny was always afraid of losing his eyesight due to open angle glaucoma. And then when he got a cataract, he thought ‘Oh boy. Just another thing going wrong.’ But then his ophthalmologist, Dr. Brian Foster, a Bradenton glaucoma treatment specialist, explained that it […]
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8 Warning Signs of Serious Eye Problems It is important to catch serious eye problems early in order to preserve vision. Your sight is one of your most precious senses. Maintaining healthy eyes should be a priority. How do you know if an eye problem is the start of something serious? We hope this guide […]
Read MoreAlcon, astigmatism, bladeless, Cataract Surgery, cataracts, Dr. Brian Foster, Dr. Cathleen McCabe, Dr. Robert Friedman, laser surgery, LenSx
Amazing New Bladeless Laser Cataract Surgery Technology Amazing breakthrough technology in medicine is happening every day, and ophthalmology is no different. One of the latest ophthalmic advancements has been in cataract surgery. Gone are the days of going to the hospital and wearing ‘coke-bottle’ eyeglasses. Today’s cataract surgery patients are in and out of surgery within […]
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