28 Oct Visual Acuity – How We Measure Your Vision
There are several ways to measure your visual acuity. The standard, Snellen Acuity, has been in use for over 100 years....
There are several ways to measure your visual acuity. The standard, Snellen Acuity, has been in use for over 100 years....
The American Academy of Ophthalmology is holding its annual meeting right now in San Francisco. Many "researchers" will be reporting the results of their research. Watch out for "too much information" over the internet!...
There are two types of "eye doctors." Optometrists and ophthalmologists are both eye doctors. The training of each is different. New practices will be composed of both types....
Carrots and spinach are rich sources of beta-carotene. But is beta-carotene healthy?...
What is the right time to get an eye exam for diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration? Do you wait for something wrong?...
Complete pupillary dilation is necessary for proper examination of the retina. Patient's with macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy need to be dilated every time....
An additional comment added to yesterday's post. I included it here and pasted in yesterday's post....
Diabetics should not worry about the sudden development of blindness. Blindness is statistically unlikely, and if at risk, a patient has a great chance of maintaining lifelong useful vision....
Diabetes can be approached as a disease that affects blood vessels. This is true in diabetic peripheral neuropathy, kidney disease and diabetic retinopathy....