Eye Care iStent, the World's Smallest Medical Device Controls Eye Pressure and Preserves Vision Glaucoma, a condition of increased pressure within the eye, typically occurs in people over age 60 when fluid builds up in the front part of the eye. The extra fluid increases the intraocular pressure which can lead to optic nerve damage ... Continue Reading June is Cataract Awareness Month Did you know 50% of people over the age of 60 will develop cataracts? A Cataract is a progressive clouding of the eye’s natural lens. Symptoms of Cataracts include decreased vision, double vision, as well as increased glare causing ... Continue Reading Is LASIK Eye Surgery Right for You? LASIK is the most popular method of laser vision correction. First performed in 1991, the procedure has evolved dramatically. At Mary Washington Eye Care Center, we perform an ALL laser LASIK procedure to treat nearsightedness, ... Continue Reading Is There Treatment For Excessive Blinking and Eye Twitching? Yes, there is! And BOTOX is the answer! For decades, BOTOX® therapy has been used to help correct the muscle problems that cause blepharospasm. Blepharospasm is a muscle disorder that causes involuntary spasms of the muscles around your ... Continue Reading Eye Sight and Extreme Weight Loss A few weeks ago, I attended my regular Weight Watchers meeting and a woman commented that she had just gotten a new pair of prescription glasses. At that point, she had lost over 10% of her starting weight and she was feeling great (and ... Continue Reading
