Posted 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 […]
Read MorePosted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in Cataract Surgery
The new year is always an exciting time as people are often engaged in holiday parties, time off from work, and the idea of getting another fresh start after the last 365 days. The tradition of making New Year’s resolutions has been around for a long time, and the types of promises we make to […]
Read MorePosted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in Near Vision Correction
When we are in our 20’s and 30’s, our eye’s natural lens is elastic and flexible. It works like a camera lens to automatically adjust and focus our vision. This lets us automatically switch our gaze from something near to something far away. Over time, the natural lens in your eye begins to stiffen. It […]
Read MorePosted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in Near Vision Correction
This is the perfect opportunity to put yourself first and make plans to do something that could literally change the way you see the world. Anytime is the right time to give yourself the gift of new vision. If you are in your 40s or 50s, chances are you’ve had to turn to reading glasses […]
Read MorePosted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in LASIK Surgery
New Year, New Vision! LASIK New Year’s Special Pricing: $300 off per eye Book your LASIK consultation before the end of January to receive discounted price. Hurry as spots are filling fast! To book your consultation, call 843-664-9393 and ask for Courtney Pak, LASIK Coordinator, at extension 158. We are committed to helping you have […]
Read MorePosted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in Eye Health
Carolinas Centers for Sight, P.C. would like to make you aware that each year, tens of thousands of sports and recreation-related eye injuries occur. The good news is that 90 percent of serious eye injuries are preventable through the use of appropriate protective eyewear. Whatever your game, whatever your age, you need to protect your […]
Read MorePosted by: Carolinas Center for Sight in Diabetic Retinopathy
Having diabetes certainly changes the way people view their health and overall lifestyle, as the condition often means eating better and exercising regularly. Yet it’s not just your blood sugar that diabetes affects, as it can play a huge role in the development of a variety of eye issues. Termed diabetic eye disease, individuals can […]
Read MorePosted 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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