By Dr. Gary Goberville The Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) is a major clinical trial sponsored by the National Eye Institute, one of the federal government’s National Institutes of Health. The AREDS was designed to learn more about the natural history and risk factors of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataract and to evaluate the […]
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By Dr. Gary Goberville Breast cancer metastatic to the eye is a common entity occurring in up to 30% of women with metastatic disease. The prevalence of this lesion is not appreciated because of the dominant clinical picture of metastases occurring in other organs. The diagnosis should be suspected in any women with a history
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By Dr. Gary Goberville Prevent Blindness America reports that hospital emergency rooms treat more than 40,000 eye injuries every year that are sports-related. When it comes to sports injury treatment, even professionals don’t usually think about a players eyesight. However, even non-contact sport such as tennis or biking can present inherent dangers to the eyes.
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By Dr. Gary Goberville Tip 2: Frames must fit you properly to work right and look good. If you choose a frame that is too large, visual distortion and glare can occur. If your frame is too small, you limit your peripheral vision. Frames shouldn’t be wider than the widest part of your face, with
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By Dr. Gary Goberville It is important that your eyes stay healthy in this stage of development. Good vision, and keeping it for many years to come, is vital. How Many Teenagers Need Vision Correction? According to an eye doctor, one in every four teens needs vision correction. If you’re one of them, you may
By Dr. Gary Goberville Worldwide, Glaucoma is the second leading cause of preventable blindness and has the attention of the World Health Organization. In its early stages, there is no pain or other symptoms. According to the National Eye Institute, 2.7 million people in the US have glaucoma – 50% know it, 50% don’t! Glaucoma tends
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