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Glaucoma Awareness this New Year

Glaucoma Awareness this New Year

As we move into 2018, we take the month of January to spread awareness about a leading cause of blindness in the US – glaucoma. Glaucoma is called the “sneak thief of sight” because early on in the disease’s progression, there are no symptoms.

Excessive Smartphone Use Can Cause Eye Issues

Not just a way to communicate, smartphones have become very helpful to our daily lives, but they can also be dangerous for your eyes. Staring at the screen for too long, especially in the dark, can cause many eye issues.

New findings in corneal transplant success rates

Research from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center has doctors hopeful for boosted acceptance rates of corneal transplants.