As people get older, they may notice their vision starts to decrease in quality. This can be due to a number of factors but one of the most common age-related diseases of the eyes is cataracts. Cataracts occur when the eye lens becomes discolored and blocks light coming through the pupil. Millions of people suffer from cataracts and there are
Once you have made the decision to have LASIK eye surgery, you must find the right provider for your procedure. Here’s how to choose the best LASIK eye surgery clinic. With so many options, it’s important to take the time to research several providers before you select one to perform your procedure. Providers that offer affordable financing, give comprehensive eye care
Congratulations are in order to Heather Mancini, Oculoplastics Team Manager. Heather has been accepted to The Royal Academy of Surgical Assisting to begin training as a Surgical First Assist. In this new role Heather will continue to grow the oculoplastic surgical practice by directly assisting Zachary Berbos, MD with his surgical cases in a hands-on manner by participating in procedures
The most common cause of cataracts is the normal aging process. As we grow older, the lens of the eye tends to gradually lose its clarity and become cloudy. The result is a decrease in the quality of vision. The time to consider cataract surgery is when the quality of your life begins to suffer. If you feel you may
PHOENIX (May 5, 2015) –Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center, a leading provider of advanced vision care and surgery, has released The Complete Guide to LASIK to help patients understand the life-changing procedure. LASIK is one of the most frequently performed elective procedures for vision correction in North America. LASIK, an acronym for Laser Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis, is an outpatient surgical
If you’ve been considering LASIK surgery but hesitate due to concerns with possible complications, costs, recovery time, or finding the right provider, you may be surprised to learn such fears are extremely common. Here are the top five fears about LASIK discussed in detail to help ease your mind and offer some valuable insight into the procedure.
Neil Atodaria, MD What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is a term used to describe a group of eye conditions in which the optic nerve is damaged due to an increase in pressure within the eye. While glaucoma is treatable, there is no cure. Why is it important to be aware of glaucoma? The permanent vision loss associated with glaucoma can develop
The cornea is the transparent dome-like structure at the front of the eye. It helps to protect the eye and also helps it to focus light for clear vision. It consists of several layers of specialized cells and tissue. When the innermost layer, which is called the endothelium, is affected by a condition or disease, such as Fuchs’ dystrophy, the
Glaucoma is a disease defined as optic nerve damage. The primary cause of this nerve damage is elevated pressure inside the eye (intraocular pressure). Damage to the optic nerve can lead to progressive sight loss over the course of a patient’s life. Over the past several decades in the United States, the use of surgery as a stand-alone procedure for
“Changing Lives Every Day” doesn’t only apply to patients here in Arizona. On February 8, 2013, BDPEC’s William Schiff, OD, Amber Gearhart, RN-Director of Nursing, and surgical technician Sarah Walczak, joined forces with Stephen Hwang, MD, and Robert Brems, MD, to traverse the globe all the way to the Phillipines. The group was part of the Phoenix Filipino-American Lions Club