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  • Glaucoma and Dry Eyes

    Glaucoma and Dry Eyes

    Eye doctors are excited this year with 2021 rolling in. It’s an excellent opportunity for us to shine some light on eye care topics that we would like to highlight. January is Glaucoma Awareness Month.    Over 2 million Americans are affected by glaucoma. With proper treatment, the vast majority will not go blind from…

  • Understanding Cataract Surgery

    Understanding Cataract Surgery

    Cataracts are the most treatable form of blindness worldwide. Millions of cataract surgeries are performed each year, restoring patients to functional visual status.   Cataract surgery was once the most common surgical procedure performed in the United States until about 6-11 years ago when intraocular anti-VEGF injections were developed to treat macular degeneration. This has…

  • Treatments That Help Lower Cholesterol

    Treatments That Help Lower Cholesterol

    Last month I discussed the role of lipids in atherosclerosis. This month, I’ll talk about treatment. For patients at high risk or those who have had a cardiovascular event (prior heart attack, stroke, stent, bypass, etc.), pharmacological treatment may be needed. Cholesterol production and accumulation in the body involves three processes. First, intake from food…

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