Several patients have asked me how they can contribute to those in need when it comes to eyecare. For starters, there are many ways one can support eyecare charities. More importantly, you can help bring clarity and independence to someone’s life by contributing to eyecare initiatives. Moreover, donating to eyecare is easier than you might... Read More

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Stargardt disease is a rare genetic eye disorder that affects the retina and causes progressive vision loss. Most commonly diagnosed in children or young adults, Stargardt disease primarily impacts central vision while often sparing peripheral vision. Although it presents unique challenges, individuals living with Stargardt disease can lead fulfilling lives with the right strategies, support,... Read More

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More than 4 in 10 Americans have myopia, which lets us see things clearly up close but fuzzily at a distance. We fix that problem with glasses or contact lenses and forget about it. But a small percentage of us are born with high myopia, a potentially more serious issue. It can create a new... Read More

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A breakthrough drug called Syfovre – the first approved by the FDA for dry macular degeneration – offers relief from the dry form of age related macular degeneration, or AMD. Syfovre specifically treats geographic atrophy (GA), a form of dry macular degeneration that results over time in extreme central vision loss. Age-related macular degeneration remains... Read More

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Five years ago, ophthalmologists might have been able to offer nothing more specific than a clinical suspicion that a patient had an inherited retinal disease. With treatment theoretical at best, genetic testing cost-prohibitive, both doctors and patients found their interactions demoralizing. Since then, researchers have developed free and readily accessible genetic panels to help diagnose... Read More

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Say you have retinal issues and come to Horizon Eye Care multiple times a year. Perhaps you’re older, as people with retinal problems tend to be, or have mobility issues. Wouldn’t you prefer a private office just inside the front door of the facility, one with a wide automatic door, low-light waiting area and plenty... Read More

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Diabetics face unique challenges from the day they’re diagnosed, including closely monitoring blood glucose levels and maintaining healthy diets. Routine screening is essential as some problems can sneak up without symptoms. Most often, an eye doctor diagnoses diabetic retinopathy, or damage to the thin light-sensitive nerve layer inside the eye. And frequently the patient is... Read More

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Without your retinas, you couldn’t have sight. This layer of tissue half a millimeter thick – less than two-hundredths of an inch – lines the back of the eye. Its millions of light-sensing nerve cells, called rods and cones because of their shapes, convert light into electrical impulses; the optic nerve sends those to the... Read More

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Macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss among older Americans. As baby boomers age and our older population grows, we expect the condition to become more prevalent. Collectively, the doctors at Horizon Eye Care pride ourselves on staying ahead of medical trends to best serve our patients. That being said, to combat... Read More

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Almost anyone who suffers a blow to the face and sees constant flashes of light is smart enough to consult an eye doctor quickly. But eye trauma sometimes results in a subtle, long-term injury that slowly and painlessly threatens sight. What Is Eye Trauma? Most of us think of trauma as something obvious. An elbow... Read More

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