Glaucoma is well known of and widely recognizable once it hits a certain stage. The eyes can become visibly cloudy, often recognized in older dogs more so than humans. The tricky part about glaucoma is the fact that the eye condition often worsens without any symptoms, causing progressive vision loss and can lead to blindness if left untreated. This means many people do not even realize they have glaucoma in the early stages.

There is currently no simple “quick fix” cure for diabetic retinopathy, but there are several ways to prevent a worsening of your symptoms and protect your vision. At Perich Eye Center, we care for many people with this condition with some of the best, most cutting edge technology

You can get a book on anything you can dream up these days. One might argue that we read more now than ever with our smartphones giving us the world in our pocket. Of course that is not the same as reading a book, but when it comes to your vision, either can start to become difficult to see making you question; How do you know if you need glasses for reading?

Eyelid surgery can have dramatic improvements in the appearance of your face. The results can have you looking younger and more rested on a daily basis. There are actually two main types of eyelid surgery: the upper eyelid blepharoplasty and the lower eyelid blepharoplasty.

When you have a red eye, it can be frustrating and irritating. Sometimes it is painful, other times you just find yourself blinking a lot while people ask you if you are ok. How do you cure a red eye? The cause of the red eye can determine the solution. Sometimes it can be a quick fix, while other times it can take much longer.

Contact lenses can be absolutely amazing for times like playing sports, big nights out, and swimming. Or maybe you are just someone who hates your glasses getting fogged up when you go outside and the humidity or temperature is a big change. These are the times when contacts sound like a fantastic idea, but are there any disadvantages to wearing contact lenses?

Macular degeneration is a serious eye condition that can lead to vision loss and often starts out with symptoms of blurry vision. There are two types of macular degeneration: wet and dry. Although they can have similar symptoms, the main cause of either wet or dry macular degeneration will be different.

A corneal transplant surgery can be preformed with a clear donor corneal to replace a damaged corneal. Some of the conditions that could require a corneal transplant surgery are conditions such as scarring after injury or infections or any other condition resulting in glare or blurred vision. A corneal transplant may be necessary if you sustain a serious injury such as a deep scratch or burn.

Getting your annual eye check up is incredibly important to maintain your eye health and to potentially catch anything going astray as early as possible. As with almost any health complication, the sooner a problem is detected in your eyes, the better the potential outcome can be. A comprehensive eye check up is not always preformed every year however.

When you decide it is time to have your cataract removed with cataract surgery, your Perich Eye surgeon will perform an operation to remove the lens of your eye that has become cloudy and replace it with a clear artificial lens. The new lens is called an intraocular lens. How long does it take to recover from cataract surgery? Let’s go over the details to help you understand the journey ahead.

In diabetic retinopathy the blood vessels of the retina become abnormal and develop tiny leaks, causing fluid or blood to seep into the retina, especially the macula. When fluid accumulates in the macula, it becomes wet and swollen and cannot work properly. This is called macular edema, which causes the central vision to become blurry.

Glaucoma can have very serious vision loss if not detected early or treated well. Understanding what the early warning signs can make a big difference in the longevity of your vision.

When your eyes feel dry, it is very frustrating and distracting. At first you think it will just go away. when it doesn’t, you start looking for answers and start wondering- will this dry eye ever actually go away? This is the time to make an appointment with your eye doctor to see if there is something serious or specific that needs to be addressed.

Your eyes are precious and when they need to heal it is incredibly important to allow them the time and care as prescribed by your doctor. When you need cornea surgery, it can be a difficult time as you are so eager for your eyes to feel better. Depending on the type of cornea surgery you need, will dictate how long recovery will take.

Diabetic retinopathy is a serious medical condition that can lead to loss of vision. It is caused by microscopic damage to the retinal blood vessels, which causes them to become leaky. One of the main contributing factors to developing diabetic retinopathy is uncontrolled blood sugar that leads to increased damage to the retinal blood vessels.

What is important to know, is that there are many medical conditions that can cause problems with the upper and lower lids. The good news is, these medical conditions can be diagnosed during a consult with one of our eye surgeons who perform oculoplastic surgery- surgical procedures that involve the eye and its surroundings.

Macular degeneration is one of the leading causes of blindness and vision impairment, and therefore a very serious eye condition you need to be aware of. This disease usually occurs in people over the age of 50, but can begin to develop as young as 40. Understanding what some of the early signs of macular degeneration can be can go a long way to help you detect this early for your best ability to manage and control the condition.

We all know great nutrition is the staple of a healthy life. However, did you know there are specific foods that can really aid in your eye health?