Your eyes are vital to your ability to perceive and interact with the world around you. And though there are a lot of ways to keep them healthy and keep your vision crisp well into your later years, unexpected complications can put your eyes at risk. Depending on what visual or physical eye complications you’re …
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Many things can keep your eyes from performing their best, and when your eyes are compromised, it can make it challenging to go about your daily life. One way your eye health can suffer is from a condition called Central Retinal Vein Occlusion or CRVO, which can impact your vision. The experts of Cape Fear …
Many people work hard to ensure that their eye health remains at its best. Taking breaks from computer screens, wearing sunglasses, and avoiding irritants are all useful methods to protect your eyes. However, there is a little-known culprit that could impact your eye health, which is your diet. It surprises many people when they learn …
Wintertime makes it necessary to make many adjustments to your daily life. Wearing additional layers of clothing, putting snow tires on your car, and taking extra time to prepare for your day are among the changes you must make as temperatures fall. Proper eye care is among the numerous tweaks you must make to your …
Many people develop floaters as they age. Floaters are specks you may find in your eye. One of their characteristics is they move from place to place, sometimes making tracking them a challenge. While most floater cases are minor, some people can experience complications. For some people, floaters can lead to problems with vision and …
With Summer in full swing at last, more and more families have headed outside to spend time at the beach. Whether Nags Head, Cape Hatteras, or Wrightsville, North Carolina offers a plethora of beautiful oceanfront locations to take full advantage of the equally beautiful weather. While most beach visitors know to wear sunscreen to protect …
By the time they are 65, more than 90 percent of Americans have developed cataracts. Deficits in the lens over the eye accumulate as humans age, clouding the vision. Many risk factors contribute to the development of cataracts. Family history can be an indicator of early cataract development, as well as past eye injuries. Other risk factors …
Dr. Brian Groat sees patients everyday who are interested in monitoring their eye and vision health. With routine, comprehensive eye examinations, many can catch certain retinal conditions that can lead to permanent vision impairment or loss. Additionally, our team of professionals work closely with patients to help them choose treatment options best suited for their …
Dr. Brian Groat of Cape Fear Cataract and Cornea in Wilmington, NC is pleased to offer solutions for patients who have vision correction needs. Patients who are considering freeing themselves from traditional eyewear are invited to book an evaluation with our staff to determine if they are desirable candidates for lifestyle lenses. Our clinic offers …
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 …
