The eye examination consists of multiple parts, many of which are quantifiable. When vision is tested, it is useful for documenting eye health status and any changes. Vision is usually tested, one ... 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 develop small vessel disease in the heart, kidney, ... Read More »

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 fluid, the pressure may rise. However, eye pressure ... 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, your retina might need more nourishment. You should ... Read More »

1) Do I need an annual physical?

 

As many of you know Medicare does NOT cover annual physicals... so the question is do you really need ... 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 one?  I know there are people on DS ... Read More »

I can't tell you how many times I am asked this question by teenage patients, older patients, their families, my friends and colleagues.  Marijuana is the most frequently used illicit ... 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 Dailystrength has grown we are trying a new format to ... Read More »