Posted by: Carolinas Centers for Sight in Macular Degeneration
Allen Taylor, PhD, director of the Laboratory for Nutrition and Vision Research at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University, examined the eyes of more than 500 women between 53 and 73 years of age. Dr. Taylor’s research findings focus on the likelihood of having abnormalities characteristic of Age-Related […]
Read MorePosted by: Carolinas Centers for Sight in Eye Health
The right lighting can make a big difference in your ability to read, work on the computer or perform a hobby. Sometimes it is the simplest things that can really make a big difference in our lives – and providing good lighting is one of those things you can do to make a huge difference. […]
Read MorePosted by: Carolinas Centers 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 Centers 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 Centers 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 Centers 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 Centers 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 Centers 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 Centers 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 Centers 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. […]
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