By Cheryl L. Dejewski & Carolyn Vescio Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in the U.S., especially for African- Americans. In fact, black Americans have a 6-8 times higher risk of … [Read more...]
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month
Diabetic patients tell how local MDs protect their vision with laser & injection treatments With the burgeoning diabetes epidemic in our nation, chances are you know at least one of the more than … [Read more...]
Tips for reducing diabetes-related vision loss
Diabetes is being diagnosed in huge numbers across all ages and races. Saturated fats, simple sugars, super-sized portions, bulging waistlines, and lack of exercise are some of the known culprits. … [Read more...]
Surgery & injections protect patients from vision loss to age-related eye diseases
Arnold “Alex” Luessi, 80, has a colorful life story that spans time and geographical boundaries, including immigration to the United States from Switzerland in 1952 onboard the Queen Elizabeth. But, … [Read more...]