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...
Are you familliar with Recalled Eye Drops? A rare strain of bacteria found in recalled eye drops 'Artificial Tears distributed by EzriCazre' has been linked to dozens of infections, as well as cases of vision loss, surgical removal of eyeballs and one death. Global Pharma Healthcare’s Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops, distributed by EzriCare and Delsam Pharma, were first recalled in early February. In an update this week, the US Centers for Disease...
