Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month
February is age-related macular degeneration awareness month, as recognized by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of permanent vision loss in adults 60 and older. That’s why being aware of AMD and its warning signs is important as we get older. But like many age-related eye conditions, by […]
When Is A Corneal Transplant Necessary?
A corneal transplant, or keratoplasty, is a procedure that replaces a patient’s cornea with a donor cornea. The cornea is the front part of the eye where light is refracted as it passes through. This makes it a vital component for being able to see. When the cornea becomes damaged beyond repair, a transplant may […]
