by Abraham Eye Center | Sep 12, 2023 | Systemic Disease, Vision
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a widespread health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While its impact on the cardiovascular system is well-documented, many people may not be aware of the potential consequences high blood...
by Abraham Eye Center | Jun 21, 2023 | Glaucoma, Retina, Vision
Neovascularization is the growth of new blood vessels in response to damage or disease. The issue with neovascularization is that these new vessels can leak or break, causing significant harm to the eyes and their function. Neovascularization can occur in various...
by Abraham Eye Center | Nov 9, 2022 | Cornea, Eye Surgery, LASIK, Refractive Surgery, Vision
Radial keratotomy (RK) is an older surgery that was used to correct nearsightedness before LASIK and PRK were available. Radial keratotomy involved multiple large incisions into the cornea to change the curve of the cornea. Today, RK is not often performed but many...
by Abraham Eye Center | Sep 11, 2022 | Vision
Whorl keratopathy, also known as corneal verticillate, is a rare condition which causes deposits to build up in the cornea. The most common cause of whorl keratopathy is as a side effect of medications. Deposition in the Cornea The cornea is the clear front...
by Abraham Eye Center | May 4, 2022 | Eye Surgery, Vision
While it can be unsettling to think about, having an injection into the eye is the preferred treatment for many eye conditions. This shot allows medication to reach the back of the eye directly and can be used as a treatment in many retinal diseases. Different Types...
by Abraham Eye Center | Mar 1, 2022 | Eye Surgery, Vision
In the next part of our series regarding infectious diseases that may result in the need for a corneal transplant, we’ll be discussing Herpes. If you are new to the series, be sure to check out our previous articles regarding Fuch’s Endothelial Dystrophy, Keratoconus,...
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