Diabetes comes with a host of potentially serious complications. Among them is diabetic retinopathy, which affects up to 40 percent of people with diabetes. Those with type 1 or 2 Continue reading →
Eyelift surgery, formally known as blepharoplasty, has become a top elective surgery — right up there with procedures like rhinoplasty and breast augmentation. Due to the eyelids’ proximity to the Continue reading →
Many eye diseases primarily affect older people. That is not true of keratoconus, a corneal condition that often appears in children and young adults. Keratoconus treatment depends on the condition, Continue reading →
Cataracts are pesky afflictions that create cloudiness on the lens of the eye and impair vision Not all cataracts are created equally. The team at Mack Eye Center is available Continue reading →
It’s no secret that aging takes a toll on our bodies, with our eyes being no exception. Over the years, our eyes will inevitably lose some of their functionality, and Continue reading →
Many patients who seek refractive surgery are unaware that the precursor to LASIK — PRK, or photorefractive keratectomy — even exists. While LASIK and PRK differ somewhat in their approaches, Continue reading →
With macular degeneration, prevention and early detection are of vital importance. That is because treatment options are limited and often involve experimental techniques. The trusted ophthalmologists of Mack Eye Center Continue reading →
Few products offer as many choices to consumers as sunglasses. Styles, colors, shapes, materials, brands and prices vary widely, and this kaleidoscope of choices is part of the fun of Continue reading →
If you have purchased eyewear recently, you know how expensive lenses and frames have become. Fashion frames typically cost hundreds of dollars. Contact lens prices are eye-opening as well, especially Continue reading →
The cornea is the transparent, convex shield that protects the eye’s pupil and iris. It plays a key role in ensuring sharp vision by focusing incoming light on the retina. Continue reading →
