Rare Conditions Seen by Our Eye Surgeons

Eye Conditions, Eye Treatments, Health, Ophthalmology Clinic, Outpatient Surgery

Since the 1980s our eye surgeons have had the opportunity to educate and treat patients regarding many rare eye conditions. Here are three of particular interest. Birdshot Retinochoroidopathy (BR) Birdshot retinochoroidopathy is a rare, usually painless inflammation of the blood vessels under the retina. It can flare up and then spontaneously subside. We do not know the cause […]

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Diabetic Retinopathy, an In-office Treatable Condition

Diabetes, Eye Conditions, Eye Treatments, Ophthalmology Clinic, Outpatient Surgery

Patients suffering from diabetes mellitus fail to use and store blood sugar (glucose) suitably for proper health. The improper glucose control is detrimental to the vessels of the retina, an important structure in the back of the eye that processes visual images. Diabetic retinopathy is damage to these retinal vessels. Nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR), (also named background diabetic […]

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PINGUECULA AND PTERYGIA

Eye Conditions, Eye Treatments, Ophthalmology Clinic

The white part of the eye surrounding the cornea and pupil can develop elastic degradation resulting in patches of fat and protein on the eye. Depending on the location of these degradations, we call them pinguecula or pterygia. What is a Pingueculum? A pingueculum appears as a yellow-orange bumpy spot on the white of the eye. Pinguecula can be located in any […]

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MYASTHENIA GRAVIS

Eye Conditions, Eye Treatments, Ophthalmology Clinic

The human body has two main groups of muscles. The skeletal (voluntary) and autonomic (involuntary) musculature. Some examples of the second group (autonomic muscles) are digestive in respiratory (partially) musculature which function without our consciousness so that life can be maintained. If you are suffering from myasthenia or think you might have symptoms, please contact […]

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DRY EYE SYNDROME

Eye Conditions, Eye Treatments, Health

Dry eye syndrome is one of the most common problems treated by eye physicians. Over ten million Americans suffer from dry eyes. It is usually caused by a problem with the quality of the tear film that lubricates the eyes. Tears are comprised of three layers. The mucus layer coats the cornea, the eye’s clear […]

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