What is a Cataract?

Tuesday, April 19 2011 - 0 comments

What is a cataract? A cataract is the clouding over the focusing lens of the eye which is located just behind the pupil. A cataract is not a growth or film. It may be that all you need is a change in glasses, but these symptoms can be a sign of cataracts. Difficulty seeing street signs, curbs, and freeway exits Difficulty seeing traffic lights and halos or glare around lights Difficulty seeing TV, movies or the faces of those around you Difficulty reading printed materials such as books, newspapers and medicine labels even with good light and proper glasses Difficulty with handiwork such as needlepoint...

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Higher Standards Mean Better Service

Tuesday, April 19 2011 - 0 comments

When searching for quality eye care, remember that it is important for the whole staff to be highly qualified and well trained. If you are looking into LASIK surgery, it isn’t just enough to make sure that the surgeon is well-qualified , but everyone at the clinic. At Key-Whitman, all technicians are required to become Certified Ophthalmic Assistants within a year of service. Making this a requirement rather than an optional certification is our way of assuring that everyone on our staff is held to the highest standards and is committed to providing you with the best service possible. To...

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Macular Degeneration, Prevention the Best Treatment

Tuesday, April 19 2011 - 0 comments

Eyesight is valuable, and once it is lost, it can be very hard to regain. The best thing to do is to take the necessary steps to protect your vision and do what you can to prevent vision loss from conditions such as macular degeneration. Macular degeneration is a chronic eye disease that is characterized by vision loss in the center of the field of vision. The vision loss is caused by the degeneration of the macula, which is the center part of the retina located in the back of the eye. Macular degeneration symptoms can include blurriness when trying to read, difficulty recognizing faces, trouble...

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