There’s the old saying, when one door shuts, another one opens.  For a retired guy and avid golfer, the door that shut was sight in his left eye. The door that opened: a big clue into a big-time cardiovascular problem. Ken Calderwood, retired aircraft parts supervisor in Lawndale, California, is a pretty tall guy. At 6’2”, he […]

Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) is an accumulation of fluid in the macula part of the retina that controls our most detailed vision abilities—due to leaking blood vessels. In order to develop DME, you must first have diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy is a disease that damages the blood vessels in the retina, resulting in vision impairment.

Did you know that cataracts are the most common cause of vision loss for individuals over the age of 40? In fact, according to Prevent Blindness America, there are more cases worldwide of this lens-clouding condition than glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy combined. Fear not! No matter what your age, there are steps you

Am I experiencing Ocular Migraines? Most people are familiar with classic migraines, but ocular migraines are less well-known. An ocular migraine is a condition where the blood vessels in the optic nerve at the back of your eye tighten and swell, resulting in various visual distortions. While classic migraines usually result in intense headaches, sensitivity

Did you know that Glaucoma is the second-leading cause of vision loss and blindness? There are more than 3 million people affected by the disease in the U.S. today, and that number is expected to reach 4.2 million by 2030. Glaucoma affects the nerves in the eye and can develop quickly. If not treated properly or promptly, the

Everything You Need to Know About Glaucoma Did you know that Glaucoma is the second-leading cause of vision loss and blindness? There are more than 3 million people affected by the disease in the U.S. today, and that number is expected to reach 4.2 million by 2030. Glaucoma affects the nerves in the eye and