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Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness

POSTED ON February 4th, 2014  - POSTED IN Macular Degeneration, Rand Eye Institute

Dr-DanzigCarl Danzig, M.D.
Director, Vitreo-Retinal Services

As we turn the calendar to February, the brutal winter continues to pummel our friends and families in the North, while we enjoy the warmth and sunshine down here in Florida.  For many Americans, and many of my patients, life can be difficult due to Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD).

Millions of Americans are affected with approximately 200,000 new cases of AMD being diagnosed every year.  Macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in this country; however, the majority of patients with AMD never go blind.  AMD affects the macula, the area of the retina that is responsible for sharp, central vision.  Symptoms may include a change a vision or new waviness to what should be straight lines.  Smoking is the only known risk factor that we can modify ourselves.  Other factors such as race and family history are out of our control.  In patients with AMD, retina specialists recommend eye vitamins with the label AREDS 2 (which stands for Age Related Eye Disease Study 2).  It is important to have regular dilated eye exams to check for AMD and imperative if you experience any of the above symptoms.  Early detection can mean the difference between saving vision and losing vision.

Custom Laser Cataract Surgery

POSTED ON January 27th, 2014  - POSTED IN Cataract, Rand Eye Institute

While cataract surgery has been one of the safest and most successful operations, this bladeless, advanced procedure, brings a new level of precision to the surgery, creating a personalized surgical experience. It is a major improvement in the ability to treat astigmatism more accurately.

Glaucoma Awareness Month

POSTED ON January 22nd, 2014  - POSTED IN Eye Conditions, Glaucoma, Rand Eye Institute

Dr-EstrinIrving Estrin, M.D.
Assistant Medical Director

This month is Glaucoma Awareness month, which is sponsored by the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

The diagnosis of glaucoma is something that is very difficult for most people to grasp. Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States.Most of the patients who presently have glaucoma are totally unaware that they have this disease. Glaucoma usually is a disease that is without pain and silent when it comes to any signs or symptoms.

Most people that are diagnosed with glaucoma visited their eye doctor and came out with the surprising results of glaucoma. This unfortunately leaves many people in the United States without appropriate treatment. Most people should be aware that after age forty, they should have at least a bi-annual eye exam and by age sixty, an annual eye exam. Clinical eye diseases are detectable only through proper eye doctor examination. Since glaucoma is painless and not seen until it is fairly advanced by the patient, one should be cognizant that their eye exam should be done on a regular basis.

This disease continues to be a leading irreversible cause of blindness unless detected and treated at an early stage in its development. About one out of six people in the United States will develop glaucoma at some point in their lives. I suggest there should be an eye exam done on a regular basis through their eye care professional and starting in their early forties.

Veterans Day

POSTED ON November 11th, 2013  - POSTED IN Rand Eye Institute

Veterans are around us every day. They are our neighbors, relatives, co-workers and friends, whether you are recently returning from combat or have been out of the service for a number of years, you are always a part of the military family. Thank you to all the veterans who fought for our country’s freedom and to all the men and women who are currently sacrificing their lives to keep us all safe. We have the utmost love and respect for every one of you and can’t thank you enough.

So Thank you for your sacrifices and your love for this country. Whether you were drafted or volunteered, you will always be a hero.

Thank you and God Bless you, your families and The United States of America.

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