Can An Eye Exam Predict Alzheimers?

Posted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in Eye Health

For many years, the tests to predict if someone will develop Alzheimer’s have been very invasive and expensive. Called PET scans, they explore parts of the brain where disease-specific plaques reside and can often determine if someone is on the path to developing the condition. However, a recent study at the Washington University of Medicine […]

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November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month

Posted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in Diabetic Retinopathy

According to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes mellitus afflicts more than 25 million people in the United States.  Unfortunately, nearly one-third are unaware that they have the disease.  Diabetic eye disease, also known as diabetic retinopathy, can severely damage the retina before patients notice any loss of vision.  Diabetic retinopathy is also a common cause […]

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Florence's CCFS Provides State-of-the-Art Cataract Services

Posted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in Cataract Surgery

Dr. Samuel Seltzer has performed cataract surgery more than 50,000 times. “And counting,” said the ophthalmologist who practices at Carolinas Centers for Sight, P.C. Adhering to writer Malcolm Gladwell’s theory of skill perfection requiring 10,000 hours of practice, Seltzer said surgery is a skill that he’s enjoyed honing over a 30-year career.  With recent technological […]

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