Diabetes statistics can be scary. According to 2015 data from the American Diabetes Association, one American in ten has the condition – one in four over 65. And it’s the seventh leading cause of death. It creates specific eye problems, such as diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema. But there’s good news, too: Adults with... Read More

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Planning to purchase insurance through the 2019 Health Care Exchange during the open enrollment period? Open Enrollment is the yearly period when people can enroll in a health insurance plan. While specific dates are flexible, Open Enrollment typically lasts a month between mid-November to mid-December. Open Enrollment for Medicare is a bit longer, usually beginning... Read More

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Dry eye disease sounds like a minor issue, right? Use over-the-counter drops, and you’re done. Yet the solution may not be so simple, because the tears that lubricate your eyes each time you blink aren’t simple. If your body can’t make enough or can’t keep them on the surface of your eyes, you’ll have a problem. Ultimately,... Read More

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Planning to purchase insurance through the Health Care Exchange in 2018? Horizon Eye Care doctors participate in the following Health Care Exchange options: North Carolina Residents* – All Blue Cross Blue Shield plans EXCEPT Blue Local South Carolina Residents* – There are no South Carolina exchange plans that would cover our services *Plan offerings may... Read More

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For patients living with keratoconus, a progressive thinning and weakening of the cornea, which can result in significant visual loss and may lead to corneal transplant, Horizon Eye Care is proud  to offer a new therapeutic treatment, corneal cross-linking. With corneal cross-linking, the progression of keratoconus is slowed down or halted, and it may eliminate the need... Read More

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Four Horizon physicians and nine staff members performed free eye health screenings for the nation’s military veterans at the Charlotte Convention Center during the American Legion’s 96th annual convention on August 23 and 24. “I served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years, and it was a pleasure to use my medical skills and knowledge... Read More

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It has been estimated that by age 65, one in three Americans has some form of a potentially vision-affecting eye disease. Most seniors may not be aware of their condition as some do not have any symptoms in the early stages, or they assume that their vision naturally declines with age. As our seniors live... Read More

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Horizon Eye Care is excited to announce the recent release of the book titled “Ocular Surface Disease” which includes a chapter written by one of our cornea and cataract specialists, Dr. Joseph Biber. Dr. Biber was selected by the leaders of the ophthalmology field to share his expertise on the management of very common conditions... Read More

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