When most people think of rheumatoid arthritis, they think about joint pain. But as an autoimmune disease, patients often experience issues with other parts of the body—even the eyes! When left untreated, the eye conditions below can lead to serious corneal damage and loss of vision. Dry Eyes Itching, redness, and a general “dry” feeling...
Read MoreManaging diabetes is no walk in the park, especially because it can affect other parts of the body, like the eyes. Over time, high blood sugar damages blood vessels in the eye, increasing the patient’s risk of serious eye issues. Unfortunately, diabetes-related eye conditions sometimes go unnoticed until they’ve turned into a major issue, so...
Read MoreTechnology is constantly changing; anyone who upgrades yearly to the newest version of the iPhone knows this! Just like that new iPhone makes it easier for people to manage their daily lives, new systems in the eye care field—like the Optos ultra-widefield retinal scanning system—make it easier for physicians to diagnose and treat patients’ eye...
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