Soon after being diagnosed with diabetes in 2006, Jacqueline Miller was referred by her primary care physician to ophthalmologist Dr. Mark Freedman of Eye Care Specialists. “At first, I thought I … [Read more...]
Local Eye Care Specialists explain risks and treatment options for glaucoma
By Cheryl L. Dejewski 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 developing glaucoma than … [Read more...]
Local engineer and sports enthusiast lays out plan for good health and vision
Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of six, 32-year-old Michael Zabel can hardly recall a time when the disease wasn’t a part of his life. “I remember when I was little; the doctor always told … [Read more...]
Local macular degeneration patients “see” amazing results with injections
What is macular degeneration? “AMD is a condition in which the macula, a highly sensitive area of the retina responsible for central and detail vision (about the size of this “O”), is damaged. … [Read more...]
Local Eye Care Specialists explain risks and treatment options for glaucoma
By Cheryl L. Dejewski 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 developing glaucoma than … [Read more...]
Test your knowledge: What do you really know about cataracts?
If you live long enough, you will probably develop one. In fact, six out of 10 people over age 60, and almost everyone over age 80 has one. Has what? A cataract. Despite this prevalence, most people … [Read more...]
Local macular degeneration patients “see” amazing results with injections
Eye Care Specialists utilize breakthrough procedure to save vision When Lois Rose, 80, of Racine was referred by her optometrist to Eye Care Specialists ophthalmology practice in the Milwaukee area, … [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...]
New lens implants can reduce need for glasses after cataract surgery
by Cheryl L. Dejewski If you live long enough, you will probably develop one. Six out of 10 people over age 60, and almost everyone over age 80 has one. Has what? A cataract. Despite this … [Read more...]