Posted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in Glaucoma
Eye diseases are sometimes unavoidable, and no matter how well we take care of ourselves through diet and exercise, we can all end up developing certain conditions due to the natural aging process. One of these diseases is called glaucoma, and if left untreated, it can lead to permanent vision loss. However, glaucoma is manageable […]
Read MorePosted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in Cataract Surgery
There are always myths floating around between friends and family when it comes to certain healthcare issues, and one of the more common areas of confusion tends to be about cataracts. Some people believe that cataracts are completely preventable while others hold on to exaggerated fears about treating them, but in reality, they are a […]
Read MorePosted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in Glaucoma
Among the range of eye conditions that can greatly affect your vision, glaucoma is one of the more difficult ones for patients to cope with, because unfortunately, it does not have a cure. However, thanks to some incredible advancements in technology, treatment for glaucoma is now far easier to manage. Today we’re going to take […]
Read MorePosted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in Events
CCFS will be out at the 24th Annual 50+ Senior Life Expo April 4th-5th, 2019. The 50+ Senior Life Expo is the premier, senior retirement event of the year for the Pee Dee area. The Expo focuses on informing, educating and entertaining people 55 and older who are approaching their retirement years or are already […]
Read MorePosted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in Macular Degeneration
Many people who have vision loss due to macular degeneration often spend their energy seeking the latest treatment and/or clinical trial to treat their retinal condition and to enhance their vision. While these endeavors are noble and can be helpful, it is also important to realize that there is another avenue to maximize one’s usable […]
Read MorePosted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in LASIK Surgery
Since LASIK is not considered a medical necessity, it is typically not covered by insurance. But don’t let that stop you from having LASIK if you want to work toward 20/20 vision in 2019. Carolinas Centers for Sight, P.C. offers several CareCredit® financing options ranging from 0% interest for 18 months to low interest extended […]
Read MorePosted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in LASIK Surgery
Advanced Z-LASIK Technology: Available At Only One Practice In The Pee Dee – Carolinas Centers for Sight, P.C. Z-LASIK is a sophisticated, yet very affordable, version of LASIK which uses the low-energy Ziemer femtosecond laser to correct vision. This new technique has been shown in clinical studies to be one of the most simple, predictable and […]
Read MorePosted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in Glaucoma
Approximately 1 in 100 people have Glaucoma and half are unaware of it. In developed countries, it is responsible for about 10% of the blindness. Unfortunately, glaucoma is not curable and often leads to visual loss, if not blindness. At present, only the eye’s “intraocular pressure” (IOP) can be altered for a more favorable prognosis. […]
Read MorePosted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in Near Vision Correction
Carolinas Centers for Sight, P.C., offers a surgical procedure to help patients restore their near vision and reduce the need for reading glasses. Dr. Howard Greene, refractive surgeon at Carolinas Centers for Sight, P.C., is one of five surgeons in the Carolinas who can perform the surgery, called KAMRA Inlay. “You can bring it down […]
Read MorePosted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in Eye Health
Twenty years ago, parents and physicians didn’t have many concerns about a child’s eyesight relating to prolonged screen time. While television was often believed to strain one’s eyes, most kids and teens were content to play outside and only had to wear vision correction if it was their genetic destiny. Now that tablets and smartphones […]
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