by Joe Mann | Jan 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
Kallie Kappes OD Though some patients may prefer to have better distance vision after cataract surgery and utilize reading glasses, we encounter many patients that prefer just the opposite. What if I have always used glasses to see far away, but I like taking my...
by Joe Mann | Oct 25, 2018 | Uncategorized
Kallie Kappes OD Will I need glasses after cataract surgery? Cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed surgeries performed yearly, with approximately 26 million cataract surgeries performed in 2017 alone. Advances in technology have allowed for our...
by Joe Mann | Jul 16, 2018 | Uncategorized
Dry Eye Treatment Q&A: Punctal Plugs There are multiple different symptoms for dry eye – stinging, burning, foreign body sensation, excessive tearing, redness, etc. One of the tools we use to help treat this chronic condition is through punctual plugs. This blog...
by Joe Mann | Apr 9, 2018 | Uncategorized
Why are my upper eyelids drooping? Droopy eyelids are often caused by excess skin, muscle and/or fat around the eye. As a result, the excess tissue can cause sagging of the eyebrow or eyelids. This condition is called dermatochalasis – it affects both eyes (sometimes...
by Joe Mann | Jan 31, 2018 | Uncategorized
Refractive Surgery Treatment Spotlight: LASIK vs. PRK One of our many services at Eye Care Associates of Nevada includes refractive surgery. Refractive surgery provides visual freedom for a wide range of daily activities by reducing your dependency on glasses or...
by Joe Mann | Nov 8, 2017 | Uncategorized
Disease Management Spotlight: Glaucoma Management Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve that can potentially cause permanent loss of vision. Patients commonly hear that glaucoma is related to high eye pressure. Although it is true that we manage glaucoma often by...
