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 […]
Leading Cause of Vision Loss – Macular Degeneration
Macular Degeneration is the leading cause of severe vision loss in adults over age 50. This eye disease occurs when there are changes to a small portion of the retina, or the macula. Central vision is reduced in people with macular degeneration, in other words they have a difficult time seeing objects and details straight […]