By Joe Schneiderhan, O.D., Optometrist Keratoconus [ker-uh-toh-koh-nuhs] is a chronic, lifelong eye disease affecting the cornea, which leads to the loss of vision if left untreated. There are options to reshape the cornea, but the key is to not wait until your vision gets worse. The condition begins in puberty and progresses into the mid-30s. Approximately […]
Know These 4 Aging Eye Conditions
By Joe Schneiderhan, O.D., Optometrist As your body ages, your eyes are aging along with it. Sometimes changes in vision happen slowly, sometimes more quickly. That is why preventive care with regular eye exams is so important. The National Eye Institute recommends getting a dilated eye exam every one to two years for those over […]
The eyes have it.
Regular eye exams are important for those with diabetes. Diabetes affects many parts of the body, including the eyes. Since November is diabetic eye disease awareness month, it’s beneficial to learn more about how vision can be affected. Diabetes results in too much sugar in the blood and can itself be diagnosed with a thorough […]
Shingles: Seek Medical Treatment to Prevent Eye Damage
Herpes zoster, commonly called shingles, is caused by the varicella-zoster virus—the same virus that causes chickenpox. After the chickenpox subsides, the virus lies dormant in the body. When the viral antibodies that had been dormant begin to move along nerve pathways, they come to life and initiate a reaction along those pathways. It’s common to […]