Macular Degeneration Macular degeneration is a common eye disease that causes deterioration of the macula, the central area of the retina. This paper-thin tissue at the back of the eye is where light-sensitive cells send visual signals/images to the brain. The macula provides the sharp, central vision needed for reading, driving and seeing fine detail.… Read More »
Not Your Parents Cataract Surgery Anymore By: Trent L. Vande Garde, MD I am frequently asked questions by my patients about what they can expect during their cataract surgery experience. Understandably, most people get nervous when they think about having a procedure done involving their eyes. Many of them have also heard stories from others… Read More »
Glaucoma Symptoms & Treatment According to the Glaucoma Research Foundation, glaucoma is defined as “a disease in which damage to the optic nerve leads to progressive, irreversible vision loss”. There are two more common types of glaucoma: open-angle glaucoma and angle-closure glaucoma. Signs and Symptoms: Open-angle glaucoma typically has no early warning signs or symptoms… Read More »
