Posted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Glaucoma on August 16, 2018
Glaucoma, the leading cause of irreversible blindness, is a complicated disease in which damage to the opticnerve leads to progressive vision loss. Today, more than 3 million Americans are living with glaucoma, and this number is expected to double by 2050 according to Glaucoma Research Foundation. Pepose Vision is proud to offer the absolute latest […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Eye Care on August 9, 2018
It’s important to have a comprehensive eye exam with an eye doctor every year or two after age 60 to check for age-related eye diseases such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, cataract and other eye conditions. Our experienced doctors, using the latest technology, will help keep your eyes healthy and provide the most […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Retina on July 13, 2018
Question: Is it OK to swim in a pool with advanced wet AMD? Is there any potential damage to vision using goggles and swimming in the pool? Answer: There should be no worries about swimming in a pool if you have the diagnosis of advanced wet AMD. Your vision will not be threatened by using […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in LASIK, Pepose Info on July 10, 2018
You are likely familiar with LASIK – a popular eye treatment used to correct vision in people who are nearsighted, farsighted, or have astigmatism. What you may not know is our patients achieve incredible results and to a person, immediately after surgery wonder out loud why they waited so long. This is a perfect time for […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Eye Care, Interesting Info on June 20, 2018
Question: What are the consequences if I don’t wear my glasses all the time? Will my vision get worse? Answer: Depending on how old you are, it is likely that the reading correction will increase as you age (this is called presbyopia, or the age-related loss of focus for reading and close-up vision). The reason […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Cataracts on May 26, 2018
Question:I am 67 years old and have had a diagnosis of mild cataracts. Is there any way to prevent or slow its development? Answer:Cataracts are a normal function of aging. If you live long enough, you will develop cataracts. That being said, there are a few things that can be done to delay some forms […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Allergies, Dry Eyes on May 8, 2018
Pepose Vision offers advanced testing and treatments for dry eyes and eye allergies. Contact us to learn more. Wearing contact lenses is a risk factor for dry eye problems. Dry eyes, in turn, can make contacts much less comfortable. It’s a situation that causes a lot of frustration for many contact lens wearers. In fact, […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Cataracts on April 24, 2018
The main risk of not having a cataract removed is that you will be living with compromised vision from the cataract that is known to result in a higher incidence of falls as well as other problems. If your vision is not bothersome and you feel you can get around and do all activities of […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Interesting Info, Pepose Info on April 13, 2018
It’s that time of year – hopefully, you’ll be receiving a tax refund this year. If so, what a great opportunity to greatly improve your vision once and for all. You truly can see better than you have in decades. We have the most experienced doctors and latest technology to help greatly improve your vision, […]
Read MorePosted by: Pepose Vision Institute in Allergies, Dry Eyes on April 11, 2018
Eye allergies — red, itchy, watery eyes that are bothered by the same irritants that cause sneezing and a runny nose among seasonal allergy sufferers — are very common in the midwest. The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology estimates that 50 million people in the United States have seasonal allergies, and its prevalence […]
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