Posted by: South Georgia / North Florida Eye Partners in News
Glaucoma is defined as a group of eye disorders leading to progressive damage to the optic nerve by the American Optometric Association. It is characterized by the loss of nerve tissue that results in loss of vision. Advanced glaucoma may even cause blindness. As the second leading cause of blindness in the United States, Glaucoma… Read More
Posted by: South Georgia / North Florida Eye Partners in Blog
May is Healthy Vision Month, and therefore, it’s the perfect time to schedule a comprehensive eye exam to make sure you are seeing your best. Don’t wait until there’s a problem to start paying attention to your eye health. Many common eye diseases that can lead to vision loss and blindness, such as diabetic eye disease, glaucoma or age-related macular degeneration (AMD), often have no early warning signs or symptoms. Therefore, it’s important to be proactive when it comes to your vision.
Posted by: South Georgia / North Florida Eye Partners in Blog
Recently saw a patient with very high intra ocular pressures and a strong family history of glaucoma. I initiated medical therapy but will most likely ask Dr. Petermann to evaluate the patient for SLT surgery. I hope to see the the patient this week in our Valdosta location.
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