Can Diabetic Retinopathy Be Reversed?
Both types of Diabetes mellitus are often associated with other serious health concerns. These comorbid conditions can take the form of nerve damage, wounds that…
February 10, 2024
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11 Possible Causes of Dry Eyes
Are you waking up with dry eyes in the morning? Dry and itchy eyes are a common condition in our country. Unfortunately, there are a…
January 19, 2024
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A Message from our Doctors
Drs. Campbell, Cunningham, Taylor & Haun UPDATE (July 6, 2020): All Patients, Doctors and Staff will be required to wear facemasks at all times while…
September 19, 2023
Management of Corneal Edema
With Dr. Jake McMillin Thank you for your interest in our upcoming CE event at Drs. Campbell, Cunningham, Taylor & Haun. Hosted by Jake McMillin,…
September 19, 2023
11 Health Risks That Comprehensive Eye Exams Can Detect
When is the last time you had a comprehensive eye exam? If it's been more than a few years now, you are overdue and should schedule an appointment in the near future. According to the American Optometric Association, American adults should have eye exams done at least once every two years. And those who are at risk for certain eye conditions should have them done even more often than that. During a comprehensive eye exam, an Ophthalmologist or Optometrist will test your eyesight through the use of a refraction eye exam. But they'll also perform many other tests that could detect certain health conditions that you might not be aware of. You might actually be surprised by how many health risks an optometrist can find during a comprehensive eye exam. Check out 11 of the most common health risks that an Ophthalmologist or Optometrist can spot while performing a comprehensive eye exam.
February 11, 2020
Can Diabetic Retinopathy Be Reversed? All You Need to Know
Both types of Diabetes mellitus are often associated with other serious health concerns. These comorbid conditions can take the form of nerve damage, wounds that won't heal, and organ failure, just to name a few. They're also present more often than not — a recent study found that of type II diabetic adults, 97.5% have one or more comorbid disease and 88.5% had two or more. One comorbid condition that fewer people are familiar with is diabetic eye damage, known as retinopathy. Left untreated, this condition can progress into partial or total blindness. Can diabetic retinopathy be reversed, and how does it affect your vision and eye health long-term? If you're wondering if there's hope for your diabetic vision loss, read on for the answers to those questions and more.
January 31, 2020
How Long Does it Take for Your Vision to Clear Up After Cataract Surgery?
Many patients who go into cataract surgery for the first time are nervous. Among other anxieties, they wonder how long does it take for their vision to clear up after cataract surgery. Yes, someone's vision will seem very clear following the surgery. This is because it's so much better once the clouded natural lens of the eye has been replaced by a clear synthetic lens. The best vision probably won't show up for a while, though. This article will discuss what cataract surgery accomplishes for most patients and how long complete vision restoration takes.
January 17, 2020
The 3 Most Common Types of Cataracts
Cataracts are the clouds that form in the lens of the eye. Knowing what a cataract is, the types and treatments can help you to avoid vision loss and even blindness. If you suspect you may be suffering from cataracts, it's essential to get correctly diagnosed and treated to save your vision. The National Eye Institute has forecasted that by 2050, the number of people with cataracts is set to double from 24.4 million to about 50 million.
December 31, 2019
Are Non-Prescription Contacts Safe to Wear?.
Roughly 45 million people in the United States wear contact lenses on a regular basis. Contact lenses are medical devices that most people use to correct their vision. Truthfully, however, contact lenses can also be used to change the way that your eye looks even if your vision is perfect. Colored contacts are a great thing for people to use if they want to change the way that their eyes look. It can impact the entire appearance of your face. If you are interested in how safe colored contacts are and whether or not you may want to try them, keep reading to learn more.
December 12, 2019
10 Benefits of Blepharoplasty
Appearance may be a higher priority for some people than others. Regardless, though, no one wants to look older or run-down. Unfortunately, that's what happens when the skin above your upper eyelid sags and droops. If you're considering upper eyelid surgery to address it, there are plenty of benefits you stand to gain.
November 27, 2019