Hooray For Eyes… The Jewel Of The Body

Issue 12.10

One of my favorite books is actually a children’s book written by Dr. Seuss.  It is titled “The Eye Book” and tells the story of a boy and a rabbit as they discover their eyes.  From [...]

An Introduction to Glaucoma… Yearly Exams Recommended

Issue 6.10

Images seen by the eye are transmitted to the brain for interpretation via a nerve called the optic nerve.  This process is called ‘vision’.  Glaucoma is an eye disease that damages the optic nerve resulting in vision loss.  In fact,[...]

Diabetes And The Eye… Complications Can Lead To Vision Loss

Issue 48.09

If you have been diagnosed with diabetes then most likely your primary care doctor has instructed you to undergo a yearly eye exam.  Hopefully,you are following this recommendation.  Why?  Because diabetes can have a significant damaging impact on eyes [...]

Understanding Macular Degeneration… Will I Go Blind?

Issue 43.09

Will I go blind from age-related macular degeneration?

Macular degeneration alone does not cause total blindness.  In fact,the majority of patients with age-related macular degeneration maintain functional vision.  Even in the worst cases,macular [...]

Understanding Macular Degeneration… Top Ten Questions From Patients

Issue 37.09

Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of central vision loss in people over the age of 50 in the United States.   Many people both with and without macular degeneration do not really understand the disease.  Although there is much [...]

An Introduction to Glaucoma… Who Is Most At Risk?

Issue 33.09

Images seen by the eye are transmitted to the brain for interpretation via a nerve called the optic nerve.  This process is called ‘vision.’  Glaucoma is an eye disease that damages the optic nerve resulting in vision loss.  In fact,[...]

Sun Damage And Your Eyes…UV Rays May Cause Cataracts And Other Conditions

Issue 20.09

With the arrival of Spring,many of us will be increasing the amount of time we spend outdoors.  This in turn equates to more exposure to the sun.  We are all aware of the damaging effects sunlight has on our [...]

Do You Have Dry Eye Syndrome?

Dry eye is an extremely common condition affecting millions of people across the nation.  It is especially common in hot,dry climates like Southern Utah.  Dry eye occurs when the body’s tears fail to properly lubricate the eye.  This usually occurs due to one of two reasons:  1) The eye is not making [...]