What is Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a group of diseases of the optic nerve involving loss of retinal ganglion cells in a characteristic pattern of optic neuropathy. Although raised intraocular pressure is...

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A prior article discussed two eye problems to consider: conjunctivitis and dry eyes. This article focuses on three others that should be considered: ... Read More »
The eye examination consists of multiple parts, many of which are quantifiable. When vision is tested, it is useful for documenting eye health ... Read More »
Yes, glaucoma is more prevalent in diabetics. The reason being that diabetics may develop multi-system disease. What does that mean? Diabetics can ... Read More »
Posted in Diabetes Type 2 by Dr. Robert Abel, Jr. on Mon Nov 2, 1:11 PM EST
Glaucoma is a disease of wasting of the optic nerve and the retinal nerve fibers which feed it. With clogging of the drainage sites for the eye ... Read More »
Awareness of our eye health is very important. For example, if you don’t recover from the glare caused by oncoming headlights within 10 seconds, ... Read More »

1) Do I need an annual physical?

 

As many of you know Medicare does NOT cover annual physicals... so the ... Read More »

This was the message I received from a member on DS with a suggestion to write this blog. How do you carry on after the death of a loved ... Read More »
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I can't tell you how many times I am asked this question by teenage patients, older patients, their families, my friends and colleagues. ... Read More »

For almost three years you have seen my posts in many communities and I have been able to jump in to discussions when possible. Well, because ... Read More »


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