Patients who visit an ophthalmologist in the area of Wilmington, NC with problems such as eye pain and cloudy or blurred vision may find out that they have experienced damage to the cornea that may require replacement. When a cornea cannot be repaired with other methodologies, patients may be advised by their doctor that a […]
Patients in the Wilmington, NC area who have developed cataracts may be dealing with unwanted changes to their vision. Those with cataracts may see the world through clouding. In fact, cataracts are one of the most common causes of vision impairment worldwide. With the help of Dr. Brian Groat of Cape Fear Cataract and Cornea, […]
According to the Glaucoma Research Foundation, glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in adults. It is commonly diagnosed with the help of an eye doctor. With proper education and treatment solutions, patients can address this problem before it becomes a bigger concern. What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is a condition that can result in […]
We are in summer-prep mode and there’s so much to get done before we can officially call it summer. We’re finishing spring cleaning, shopping for swimsuits, and finalizing the plans on exciting summer vacation trips. But, there’s one thing you should check on before you go off camping or vacationing this summer: sunglasses. Now is […]
There are two types of people who wear glasses: those who have one pair and those who have multiple styles for every occasion and emergency. Regardless of which type of person you are, getting quality glasses is important. Getting good glasses that fit you best and stand up to daily wear isn’t as simple as […]
A pterygium (also referred to as “surfer’s eye”) is a wing-shaped growth of tissue that often extends from the moist conjunctiva over to the cornea of the eye. Pterygiums can cause dryness and irritation in your eyes, leading to frustration. A pterygium can move into the cornea of the eye, leading to blindness in severe […]
Do you wake up in the morning to find that you don’t see the day as well as you used to? Perhaps you go about your day looking at people’s hazy faces and wonder if it was always this way. Chances are, you could have cataracts clouding your eyes and vision. Cataracts are a common […]
Diabetes isn’t an easy issue to have, but time makes it easier to manage. You’ll quickly learn the foods to eat, and the ways to manage your health the best. Knowing how your diabetes affects your health will be key to avoiding any unfortunate complications. For example, did you know that your diabetes can impact […]
Some of us could use a gentle reminder just how important it is to use sun protection for our eyes (just as we do for our skin). Whether it’s winter or summer, our eyes are just as impacted by the sun. After all, UV radiation can cause all sorts of issues for us if we […]
