Your eyes are truly amazing. Did you know that your eyes could heal themselves from a cornea scratch? Did you know that of all the muscles in your body, it’s the muscles in your eyes that are the most active? Of course, the most important eye fact to know is that 80% of vision problems worldwide are either avoidable or curable. Your eyes are remarkable for so many reasons, but it’s what they tell us about your overall health that might be the most intriguing. More than 30 health conditions show symptoms in the eyes, leading many ophthalmologists in a position to be the first to detect many health problems.
The Damaging Affects Cigarette Smoke Has on Your Vision
To bring awareness to Healthy Aging Month, our staff at Scottsdale Eye Physicians & Surgeons feel this is the greatest opportunity to elaborate on the harmful effects of smoking and how even second-hand smoke can be detrimental to your eyes and the vision of those you love. As a health-conscious Scottsdale resident, you are probably well aware of the catastrophic health implications related to smoking (heart disease, cancer, etc), but did you know that smoking is the single largest preventable cause of many vision conditions as well? Smoking contributes to cataracts, macular degeneration, uveitis, diabetic retinopathy, even infant eye disease and vision loss. My hope is that you educate yourself during Healthy Aging Month and kick the habit.
Age-Related Eye Conditions and How To Prevent Them
September is Healthy Aging Month, and here at Scottsdale Eye Physicians & Surgeons our expert staff wanted to take this opportunity to provide our readers and patients with some insight into how aging affects vision, the types of vision conditions that are common with aging, and how to protect your vision as you age. Aging is a progression that affects every single part of our lives, from the performance of our bodies to the health of our eyes. Just like the muscles throughout the body can deteriorate and weaken, so too can the muscles within the eye. And while a few eye conditions are simply a part of aging, there are things that you can do to protect your vision.
Is Cataract Surgery Painful?
When diagnosed with cataracts, the thought of surgery can be daunting and overwhelming. Surgery of any kind can cause a great deal of stress, but surgery involving the eyes easily triggers a great deal more apprehension, and that’s ok. For over 37 years our compassionate and experienced ophthalmologist, Dennis Kilpatrick, MD, has provided the highest quality of vision and cataract care in the Scottsdale area, and has performed over 13,000 cataract surgery procedures.
Do I Have Cataracts?
Cataracts are the single most common cause of vision loss in people over 40 in the world. And while many here in Scottsdale face the effects of cataracts every day, our expert and knowledgeable doctors at Scottsdale Eye Physicians & Surgeons have over 40 years of experience with cataracts, cataract prevention, symptoms, and surgery. If you think that you might be facing some of the early signs and symptoms of cataracts, continue reading to discover your options.
April Is Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month!
April is Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month and protecting your eyes is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. You may be aware of the possible risks of eye injuries, but are you taking the necessary steps to prevent these injuries?