5 Tips to help Prevent Glaucoma

5 Tips to help Prevent Glaucoma

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month and at Scottsdale Eye we strive to provide our patients with not only the best care but also the best tips to make sure you are taking care of vision and preventing diseases.  Glaucoma is a disease that affects the optic nerve and is often times called the “silent” killer because its symptoms and warning signs can go unnoticed. Here are 5 tips to help prevent glaucoma.

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Early Detection Critical to Treating Glaucoma

Early Detection Critical to Treating Glaucoma

Early Detection Critical to Treating Glaucoma

Scottsdale Eye Physicians & Surgeons and the American Academy of Ophthalmology remind the public of the importance of eye exams

Glaucoma is a major cause of vision loss worldwide. It affects more than 3 million people in the United States—nearly half of whom are unaware they have the disease. During Glaucoma Awareness Month in January, Scottsdale Eye Physicians & Surgeons joins the American Academy of Ophthalmology in reminding the public that early detection and treatment can help protect your sight.

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Understanding the Effects of Cataracts on Your Eyes

Understanding the Effects of Cataracts on Your Eyes

cataract is a clouding of the eye’s lens.  By age 80, more than half of all Americans either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery.  Over time, the cataract may grow larger and cloud more of the lens, worsening vision.  In addition, cataracts can result from exposure to toxic substances, disease such as diabetes, or arise after an eye injury.

Inside our eyes, we have a natural lens.  The lens bends refracting light rays that come into the eye to help us see.  The lens naturally starts off clear but as we age the lens can become foggy and cloudy.  As cataracts develop vision becomes blurry, hazy and less colorful.

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6 Tips to Better Educate Yourself During Healthy Vision Month this May

6 Tips to Better Educate Yourself During Healthy Vision Month this May

Healthy Vision Month

May is Healthy Vision Month and the National Eye Institute wants to help empower and educate Americans to make their eye health a priority. The National Eye Institute along with the Doctors at Scottsdale Eye Physicians and Surgeons recommend the following steps to protect your vision:

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Eye Injuries, These Sports Top the List!

Eye Injuries, These Sports Top the List!

Basketball, Baseball and Paintball Guns Top the List of Leading Causes of Eye Injuries

 

More than 40 percent of eye injuries that occur every year are related to sports or recreational activities.

A recent study found that about 30,000 people in the U.S. went to an emergency department with a sports-related eye injury.  This is a much higher estimate than previously reported.[1]

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Sports That Top the List for Leading Causes of Eye Injuries

Sports That Top the List for Leading Causes of Eye Injuries

Basketball, Baseball and Air/Paintball Guns Top the List of Leading Causes of Eye Injuries

Scottsdale Eye Physicians and Surgeons and the American Academy of Ophthalmology offer guidance on how to protect sight during Sports Eye Safety Month in April. 

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Most Americans Unaware of One of the Leading Causes of Blindness Among Seniors

Most Americans Unaware of One of the Leading Causes of Blindness Among Seniors

Scottsdale Eye Physicians and Surgeons and the American Academy of Ophthalmology reminds the public that a simple eye exam is key to saving sight against Age-Related Macular Degeneration.

Age-Related Macular Degenerationis one of the leading causes of blindness among seniors, affecting approximately 2.1 million people nationwide[1].

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What is Diabetic Retinopathy?

What is Diabetic Retinopathy?

Individuals living with diabetes face a host of complications stemming directly from the disease itself. From kidney damage to cardiovascular disease, maintaining and controlling blood sugar is key to preventing many complications. Too much sugar, or too little sugar, can increase risk factors for many of these impediments, including diabetic retinopathy. But, with proper management and treatment from your Scottsdale ophthalmologist, diabetic retinopathy will not lead to blindness.

Risk Factors for Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy is defined as a complication of diabetes that affects the eyes. Specifically, this complication is caused by too much sugar in your blood, which damages the blood vessels in the eye that nourish the retina. Over time and without proper treatment, the blood supply to the retina can be completely cut off and vision loss can result.

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Intraocular Lenses: How To Choose The Best IOL For Your Cataract Surgery

Intraocular Lenses: How To Choose The Best IOL For Your Cataract Surgery

Intraocular Lenses: How To Choose The Best IOL For Your Cataract Surgery

What can I expect from different lens options for my cataract surgery?

Intraocular lenses (IOLs) are medical devices that are used in a type vision correction surgery called refractive lens exchange. Continue reading