Did You Know We Do BOTOX?
Drs. Campbell, Cunningham, Taylor & Haun offer a variety of services that support ophthalmology, including treatments that stop twitching, correct eyelid issues, restore eyelashes, and even reduce wrinkles. One treatment we offer is BOTOX®. Though you'd think this would primarily be offered by cosmetic surgeons, BOTOX also has value for treating eye conditions.
December 11, 2015
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How Often Should You Get Your Eyes Checked?
It Depends On How Old--Or How Young--You Are. Regular eye examinations are important for a number of reasons. The most obvious, of course, is making sure that you're able to see to do the things you want to do. Your eyes are continually changing, and regular exams help you and your doctor make corrections to your vision (via glasses, contacts, LASIK or other procedures) to keep your sight the best it can be.
November 23, 2015
Read PostTechnology Drives Premium Cataract Lens Options
During cataract surgery, the physician replaces the cloudy natural lens in the eye with an artificial one. Cataract surgery is very common and has a high success rate. And new lens technologies are helping to make outcomes better for many cataract patients. Initially, replacement lenses, or intraocular implants (IOLs) were monofocal--they were only capable of focusing at either near or far distance. Patients would use corrective lenses to compensate.
November 10, 2015
Cloudy Vision Developing After Cataract Surgery? You May Need a Posterior Capsulotomy.
Cataract surgery is one of the most common surgical procedures performed in the United States, and it has one of the highest success rates…
September 29, 2015
Vision Changes and Retinal Vein Occlusion
What if your vision were to suddenly decrease? Or you suddenly noticed burriness in one eye? You may be suffering from a Retinal Vein Occlusion. This is a blockage in one of the small vessels that transports blood away from the retina. If one of the veins gets blocked, the blockage can create an immediate change in vision.
September 22, 2015
Uveitis: Affecting More Americans
Uveitis is a type of eye inflammation. It is an irritation of the uvea, or center part of the eye, which includes the iris and surrounding tissue. Uveitis can be a serious condition which can lead to permanent vision loss if not identified and properly treated.
September 17, 2015
Seasonal Allergies And Your Eyes
East Tennessee in the Spring and Fall is beautiful—unless you suffer from allergies. Then it can be torture. Pollen from scores of different plants can trigger allergic reactions that lead to sneezing, itching, burning eyes, and other uncomfortable symptoms. And if you suffer from allergies—you’re not alone. It’s estimated that between one quarter and one third of all Americans are affected by allergic conjunctivitis, or allergy-inflamed eyes.
September 8, 2015
Itchy, Crusty Eyes? It Could Be Blepharitis
Everyone’s eyes itch from time to time. But if you find that your eyes are frequently itchy and irritated, especially if you notice any…
August 27, 2015
“Smart” Cataract Surgery Lets Physicians Fine Tune Lens Implants
Cataract surgery is one of the most common—and most successful—procedures performed in the U.S. And new technology has made cataract surgery “smart,” meaning patients have new options in lens implant performance. The ORA System for cataract surgery available at Drs. Campbell, Cunningham, Taylor and Haun in East Tennessee gives physicians unprecedented information before, during, and after the surgical procedure.
July 29, 2015
The Campbell Cunningham Laser Center
LASIK vision correction is an important part of the technological advances offered by Drs. Campbell and Cunningham—so much so, in fact, that the doctors established a facility just for laser surgery. The Campbell Cunningham Laser Center features the latest in technology for LASIK vision correction, including iLASIK, the most advanced form of laser vision correction available from Abbot Medical Optics.
July 27, 2015