Dr. McCabe “I received the most thorough exam for my glaucoma in 40 years of treatment in the military and several civilian clinics.” Patient: H. L. at the Sun City Center office – by Dr. Richard Hector “I think you are doing a good job. Dr. Detweiler and everyone who cared for me couldn’t […]
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Thanks to a procedure called Clear Lens Extraction, we may have another choice for you. Clear Lens Extraction, or CLE, is a surgical procedure designed to reduce or eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses for people with farsightedness or nearsightedness, and even those with astigmatism. Unlike other refractive procedures like LASIK that change […]
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Do you have dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD)? Studies show that up to 43% of dry macular degeneration patients progress to wet AMD. The progression can be so subtle that you may not even notice it at first. Since our brain can compensate for poor vision in one eye by filling in missing areas, often […]
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ARE YOU 40 AND SUDDENLY YOUR ARMS ARE TOO SHORT? Presbyopia may be the culprit. We hear that all the time. People start to notice changes in their eyesight by the time they reach their forties. At that age, it is normal to need help to see small. A lack of focusing strength in the […]
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Although acne is most common during the teenage years, a number of patients in their 20’s – 40’s suffering from acne that either persists from their teens or that actually begins after the age of 20. Whatever the age, the first step in the formation of an acne lesion is a clogged “pore” (hair follicle), […]
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A side effect of hearing loss which is often overlooked, is the effect it can have on our emotional and social well-being. Hearing loss can cause us to distance ourselves from family and friends because we just can’t hear the conversation, or often miss the details. If you miss the small everyday noises that bring […]
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Q: Why is it harder for the eyes to maintain focus on a computer screen than paper images? A: Your eyes and brain reacting differently to electronic characters on a computer screen or a handheld device than they do to characters on a printed page. Healthy eyes can easily maintain focus on most printed materials, […]
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Dry Eye Disease is among the most common eye conditions in the United States. Did you know that over 60% of menopausal women are affected by Dry Eyes Disease (DED) and don’t even realize it? Yes, they know that their eyes burn and are dry, red and irritated. And they know that sometimes their eyes even water excessively. […]
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In order to protect your eyes & have healthy tear film, you need to have healthy eyelids so today’s message is about what you can do to keep your eyelids healthy. It is one of the many challenges that we face in our daily dry eye treatment program. Daily use of warm compresses helps to lower […]
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By Dr. Scott Han We all know that artificial tears are one of the main treatments use for Dry Eye Disease (DED). For my patients, I prescribe Oasis Tears brand of lubricating eye drops. Oasis and Oasis Tears Plus are preservative-free and contain a mixture of glycerin and sodium hyaluronate, that allows for greater retention […]
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