Twenty years after her corneal transplants, 32-year-old college counselor Stephanie Beaver Alder still marvels at how they changed her life. Read more about her personal journey on the American Academy of Ophthalmology patient education website. Written by: Ruth Mugalian Reviewed by: Natasha L Herz MD, Thomas L Steinemann MD, Rebecca J Taylor MD Sep. 30,… Read more »
With back-to-school time around the corner, parents will be scrambling to buy new school supplies and clothes. As they tick off their long list of school to-dos, ophthalmologists are reminding moms and dads not to neglect one of the most important learning tools: their children’s eyes. Good vision and overall eye health are vital to… Read more »
With summer vacation coming to an end, August marks the start of a new school year. This month we will focus on eye health and going back to school. Eye Health Tips for High School and College Students Students face special challenges to the eyes when they are under academic performance pressure. Lack of sleep,… Read more »
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, cataracts are one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. As we age, the natural lens inside our eyes becomes opaque and hardens. The more mature the cataract, the more difficult it can be to successfully remove during surgery and restore vision. If left untreated,… Read more »
The New York Times: Computer Vision Syndrome Affects Millions By JANE E. BRODY MAY 30, 2016 Follow the 20-20-20 Rule: Every 20 minutes, take a 20 second break and look at something 20 feet away. Read more here.
At the Kansas City Eye Clinic we have started a new lunch and learn series in which one doctor presents a current topic to the staff in his/her specialty. Our goal is to educate the staff on eye disease, new technology, and treatments in our evolving eye care world. On this blog, we want to… Read more »
Glaucoma.org is spreading the word about Glaucoma during Glaucoma Awareness Month. Glaucoma is called “the sneak thief of sight” since there are no symptoms until permanent vision loss has occurred. As much as 40% of vision can be lost without an affected individual noticing. The only way to prevent this vision loss, is through yearly… Read more »
Are you suffering from gritty, red, irritated eyes? This may be a sign of dry eye syndrome. Winter is officially upon us, which brings cold, dry weather conditions. Additionally, we pump hot, dry heat into our environment to keep us warm. This combination can cause our eyes a lot of grief during the winter months,… Read more »
