Glaucoma remains one of the leading causes of blindness mainly because it is so common and, unfortunately, painless. There are typically no symptoms that would warn someone that they are developing glaucoma until it had already caused much damage. Glaucoma results in loss of vision by harm to the optic nerve at the back of the eye due to the build up of excessive water pressure inside the eye. This is almost like putting too much air into a (Read More)

Many people aren't sure what to think of Botox. It is all in vain or it is a smart, preventative decision? I went ahead and had it done by Dr. Roger Newsom at the Tidewater Eye Centers office in Virginia Beach. I was not let down! Dr. Newsom made it so quick and easy. He told me exactly what to expect, and knowing that he is an Ophthalmologist made me feel comfortable knowing that he wouldn't take any risks with my eyes. (Read More)

Not all laser vision is blade-free. We hear the term more often now than ever before. So what does it really mean? (Read More)

Tears are the thinnest drop available but with the shortest length of duration. The drops get thicker from liquigel to gel to ointments. The thicker the drop the longer it lasts. (Read More)

During cataract surgery, the clouded natural lens of the eye is replaced with a new plastic lens called an intraocular lens implant. Typically, this procedure can be performed under eye drop anesthesia in just a matter of minutes as an outpatient at an ambulatory surgery center. The new lens implant is available in various shapes and sizes. Some are used for those with underlying nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism as well as for (Read More)

On November 18, 2011, the F.D.A. approved a new medication for the treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD). This new medication, afilbercept (Eylea™), produced by Regeneron is a new weapon in the armamentarium against the blindness caused by wet AMD. Wet macular degeneration results from new blood vessels growing into the subretinal space at the direction of an antigen called vascular endothelial growth factor, or VEGF. (Read More)

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As contact lens wearers caring for our contact lenses becomes part of our everyday routine. As with any routine it is important to be consistent but especially with our contact lenses. Following the recommendations given to you by your doctor is absolutely necessary to prevent long term complications. The recommendations are made for a reason and not to just sell you more contact lenses. (Read More)

Is it possible to turn brown eyes blue? Yes and No. The easiest way to change eye color would be to wear colored contact lens. In some countries with less stringent oversight by governmental agencies, such as by our own FDA, there are available artificial plastic colored discs that can be surgically implanted to make eyes appear lighter in color. (Read More)

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