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Many of us have experienced the frustration of doing all that is required to properly diagnose and treat an eye condition and having our treatment not work as well as we planned. You’re left wondering if you chose the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or maybe it was the incorrect diagnosis. Making things even more… Read More

A 30-year-old Caucasian female presented to her family eye doctor for a comprehensive eye exam including a soft contact lens evaluation. She had not had an eye exam for many years. Upon dilation it was observed that she had bilateral papilledema. The family eye doctor chose to refer her to our clinic for further evaluation…. Read More

While serving in the military, I had the opportunity to work with a significant number of patients diagnosed with traumatic brain injury (TBI). The effects this can have on a patient’s visual system are numerous and varied. Though TBIs are not as prevalent in civilian life, they do occur for a variety of reasons and… Read More

Spring brings forth signs of life’s renewal but the beautiful flowering trees, plants and grasses also produce pollens that cause allergies, especially ocular allergies. In the United States, an estimated 50 million people suffer from allergies each year and up to 20 million people have symptoms of ocular allergies (1). Nationally, the number of prescriptions… Read More

Over the last year, I have had an increasing number of glaucoma patients inquiring about dietary changes to reduce the risk of progression.  At first, I thought, “That’s a good question,” and continued with the day. But as more and more patients are showing an interest in supplementing medical therapy through modifications in diet, I… Read More