Smoking Can Lead to Amputations
While most people are familiar with the devastating consequences smoking has on their lungs (COPD...
New to Contact Lenses? Start With These Eye-Healthy Habits
by RYAN PEARDON, O.D. Contact lenses, when used properly, are a safe and effective method...
AV Fistula Development: What to Expect, and What Happens If It Doesn’t Mature
by DR. RITU APARAJITA, KSC CARDIOLOGY Last month, we discussed what leads to the need...
Love Is In the Air, but Why Are Your Eyes Red?
by ANISA PATAIL O.D. February is here, and Valentine’s Day is around the corner! We...
AV Fistula: The Gold Standard for Hemodialysis
Your kidneys remove excess water and waste products from your body. When the kidneys start...
What Is GCA, and What Does It Have to Do With Vision?
by THOMAS HEGLAND, O.D. Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), also known as temporal arteritis, is a...
Foot Care Is Key to Preventing Diabetes-Related Amputations
More than 25% of American seniors have diabetes and 10% to 15% of people with...
A Simple Guide to Understanding Dry Eye Disease and Inflammation
by DANIELA FERNANDEZ, O.D. I want to talk to you about something that affects millions...
Lymphedema Affects Millions in the United States
Lymphedema is swelling caused by obstruction or reflux in the lymphatic vessels and is one...
Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness
by TERRANCE HAFNER, O.D. Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in the United States...
Are You Experiencing Pelvic Congestion Syndrome?
Symptoms Pelvic congestion syndrome is a clinical condition that has largely been unrecognized so far...
Are Bifocal Contact Lenses Right for You?
by William Corkins, O.D. When I examine a patient who is 40-something years old and...
PAD: The Silent Threat 70% of Americans Don’t Know Exists
Peripheral arterial disease is the most common form of peripheral vascular disease. Peripheral vascular disease...
Seeing the Effects: How Medications Can Affect Your Eyes
by ANISA PATAIL, O.D. As eye doctors, we recommend getting your eyes checked every year...
Understanding Lymphedema and Identifying the Warning Signs
Lymphedema is swelling caused by obstruction or reflux in the lymphatic vessels and is one...
Myopia Control: Acting Early for Better Vision in the Future
by DANIELA FERNANDEZ, O.D. I want to tell you about something really important called myopia control...
Deep Venous Thrombosis? You’ve Got Treatment Options
For a long time, treatment of deep venous thrombosis centered on anti-coagulation alone. Depending on...
See Clearly: Why a Dilated Eye Exam Matters
by RYAN PEARDON, O.D. Ever wondered why your eye doctor uses those special drops that...
Understanding the Risks of Deep Venous Thrombosis
Deep venous thrombosis is a serious medical condition that affects millions of people. This is...
The Eye Condition You’ve Probably Never Heard of: Keratoconus
by GISELLE SANKAR, O.D. Picture looking through a clear glass window that has slowly started...