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…
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Lunch and Learn Series: Treatment of Glaucoma
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…
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month
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…
Dry Eye Season is Here!
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,…