You may have heard of various eye diseases, such as glaucoma and cataracts but, in your mind, you thought you had time to take care of your eyes so these conditions wouldn’t occur. If you aren’t seeing your ophthalmologist regularly, you could be in for an unpleasant surprise. Glaucoma is one of the leading causes […]
When eye health diminishes, so does quality of life. We don’t talk about some of the most serious eye conditions nearly enough. Discussion about eye health tends to revolve around general changes in vision or problems like chronic dry eye or digital eye strain. These are all important topics. However, today we want to review […]
January is glaucoma awareness month, a time during which more light is shed on a potentially serious eye disease. At Silverstein Eye Center in Chester, NJ, glaucoma is an important topic of discussion all throughout the year. Here, we provide precise screenings for individuals with a known risk for glaucoma. We also help patients who […]
Glaucoma is a common condition that affects older individuals. According to statistics, approximately 2.5 million Americans have this condition. This is an important piece of information because glaucoma is a common cause of vision loss or very low vision. Whatever we can do to lower the instances of glaucoma, then, is beneficial. The first thing […]
There are many conditions and diseases that can affect your eyes and your vision as you age, glaucoma is one of them. Being knowledgable and caring about your eyes should be one of your top health priorities. Continue reading to learn more about this progressive disease: Glaucoma Facts: •The two most common types of glaucoma […]
