Glaucoma is the most common optic neuropathy in the adulthood. Glaucoma is defined as an optic neuropathy associated in most cases with elevated intraocular pressure (although pressure may be within the normal range), with or without anatomic predisposing factors in the anterior chamber (open angle vs angle closure). The American Academy of Ophthalmology has defined […]
At BRECS, we are here to help with ALL of your emergency eye needs. During normal business hours, we accept emergencies on a walk-in basis, or you can simply call our office and we can set you up with a same-day appointment. For your convenience, we are on call 24 hours, seven days per week […]
With the advent of OCT, we can examine the retina, particularly the macula, in high resolution before cataract surgery. This is important because the cataract may not be the sole cause of visual impairment, and patients need to have appropriate expectations set before cataract surgery. OCT makes it easy to identify subtle macular changes that […]
Diabetic retinopathy is best diagnosed with a comprehensive dilated eye exam. For this exam, drops placed in your eyes widen (dilate) your pupils to allow your doctor to better view inside your eyes. The drops may cause your close vision to blur until they wear off, several hours later. During the exam, your eye doctor […]
Diabetic eye screening is a key part of diabetes care. People with diabetes are at risk of damage from diabetic retinopathy, a condition that can lead to sight loss if it’s not treated. Diabetic retinopathy is one of the most common causes of sight loss among people of working age. It occurs when diabetes affects small blood vessels, damaging […]