If you are experiencing changes in vision, rising eye pressure, or have a family history of glaucoma, your eye doctor may recommend a gonioscopy for glaucoma. This test plays an important role in understanding how fluid drains from the eye and whether there is a risk of glaucoma developing or progressing. For patients in Miami, where routine eye strain, sun exposure,...
Glaucoma is a progressive eye condition that can lead one to permanent blindness, if not identified and managed on time. Did you know that approximately 3 million Americans have glaucoma? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) predicts this number will increase to 4.2 million by 2030. That is why the Glaucoma Research Foundation has declared January as Glaucoma Awareness Month to spread awareness about this disease, which accounts for...
Diabetes is a metabolic disease that influences how your body uses glucose, or sugar. Around 26 million Americans are diabetics, and approximately one in each three adults beyond 60 years old has the disease. One of the side effects of diabetes is that it can weaken blood vessels in the body, including the eyes. There are a few eye conditions that are associated with diabetes, so it is insightful to...
