REFRACTIVE ERRORS About 120 million people in the United States wear eyeglasses or contact lenses to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism. These vision disorders–called refractive errors– are the most common of all vision problems in the...
The day of cataract surgery is sure to be full of excitement and maybe even some nerves. Our staff and doctor are commited to providing you with the most tender, hands-on care that you deserve. When you arrive to the eye surgery center, a staff member will greet you...
A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens in the eye. It is one of the most common eye conditions that we encounter as ophthalmologists. Cataracts are seen in all eyes of patients over the age of 50. Timing of cataract surgery is based on a discussion Dr. Duzman...
The EYE is a spherical structure about an inch in diameter. It has a clear window on the front side called the cornea. The wall of the eye beyond the Cornea consists of three tissue layers. The outermost layer is the Sclera, a tough protective coating that covers most...
Glaucoma is a group of diseases that are potentially blinding and have a characteristic pattern of serious damage to the optic nerve and visual field loss. Glaucoma is classified as an optic neuropathy. An estimated 3 million Americans have glaucoma, and it is the...