by westendeyepaducah | Mar 26, 2015 | Eye Disease
In our office in Paducah, we utilize a wide variety of technology to diagnose and treat eye diseases. One piece of technology that is often under-utilized by eye doctors is fundus autofluorescence. Here’s a brief explanation of what it is: The retinal pigment...
by westendeyepaducah | Mar 12, 2015 | Eye Disease
Many of my patients experience frequent migraines. Some of them also experience a so-called “visual aura” that occurs about 20-30 minutes before the onset of a migraine. These auras can be anything from flashing lights zig-zagging across your vision to the...
by westendeyepaducah | Mar 4, 2015 | Eye Disease
Glaucoma is an eye disease that gets a lot of publicity, and for good reason! Glaucoma is one of the most commonly encountered eye conditions and can leave you completely blind if not treated. What Is It? Glaucoma is a condition that causes death of the optic nerve,...
by westendeyepaducah | Jan 27, 2015 | Eye Disease
One in three Americans have High Blood Pressure. We all know Hypertension is a leading risk factor for developing heart disease and stroke, but did you know that it puts you at an increased risk of losing your vision? Hypertension is a risk factor in several ocular...
by westendeyepaducah | Nov 14, 2014 | Eye Disease
This could potentially be a boring blog topic, but an important issue, none-the-less. So I’ll be short and sweet (no-pun intended). Diabetes, “The Sugar”, as we called it at school in Memphis, can wreak havoc on eyes. How? The Problem The same small...
by admin | Sep 25, 2014 | Eye Disease
If you’re like most people, you’re not too thrilled when your eye doc busts out the dilating drops. It makes lights seem brighter and can make your vision a little fuzzy. So why all the trouble? Isn’t there technology we can use to avoid dilation? Let’s start with...
