How Quickly Does Geographic Atrophy Progress?

Geographic atrophy is a chronic progressive degeneration of the macula where the cells in the retina waste away and die (atrophy). The regions of…

How Are Visual Acuity Tests Done?

By undergoing a comprehensive eye exam at Eye Institute of South Jersey, P.C., you are proactively playing a role in the preventative care of…

What is a LASIK Doctor Called?

LASIK is a laser vision surgery for the correction of myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism. When considering LASIK surgery, finding a trusted, highly trained LASIK…

Will Cataracts Return After Surgery?

After successful cataract surgery, cataracts will not return. There is a condition known as secondary cataracts that is often confused with the return of…

Are Floaters in Your Vision Serious?

Eye floaters are mostly caused by changes in the vitreous of the eye brought on by age. Tiny fibers in the jelly-like substance inside…

Glaucoma Cure

The best treatment available for glaucoma is the lowering of intraocular pressure. Only with a comprehensive eye exam can you know for sure if…

What Does a Person With Diabetic Retinopathy See?

Diabetic retinopathy is an eye disease that affects the retina in those with diabetes, including gestational diabetes as well as type 1 and type…

Will LASIK Work for Me?

For many, the thought of anyone or anything touching their eyes induces anxiety or at least some degree of uncomfortableness. With the image of…

What Does a Person With Diabetic Retinopathy See?

Diabetic retinopathy is an eye disease that affects the retina in those with diabetes, including gestational diabetes as well as type 1 and type…

Can Glaucoma Be Stopped?

Glaucoma is the name given to a group of eye conditions that cause blindness, specifically those that cause damage to the optic nerve of…