This year has delivered more than its fair share of surprises. The most prominent, the one that 2020 may be most well-known for future generations, is the emergence of the novel coronavirus. For several months now, healthcare experts have been working hard to understand the risks, viable treatments, and prevention strategies to mitigate the effects…
Eye health is not something to take for granted. However, we aren’t always taught exactly how to best care for our eyes from an early age. Most adults need corrective lenses at some point and, because this is so normal, it may be perceived as a given; something that is just a part of aging.…
We are proud to have a cosmetic aspect of our practice. This allows our patients to address cosmetic concerns with a trained, friendly professional without traveling to another facility to do so. We understand the frustrations of cosmetic aging, especially for adults who would prefer to avoid comprehensive lifting procedures like a facelift or neck…
As an ophthalmologist who has treated many people for cataracts, Dr. Croley frequently answers questions asked by patients who are unaware of the nuances of this condition. Here, we turn the tables. What do you know about cataracts? Do You Know That cataracts are the leading cause of preventable blindness in the world? Cataracts form…
When driving at night, do the headlights and street lights ahead of you cause you to squint to see well? Do your prescription eyeglasses seem to be falling asleep on the job? Does working on the computer or watching television make you rub your eyes to rub cloudiness away? Many people experienced frustrating symptoms like…
Many people are troubled by the symptoms of dry eye syndrome. The symptoms may come and go for some but may recur often enough to be a nuisance. The gritty sensation, redness, excess tearing, and burning that can happen when the tear film is compromised can be so uncomfortable that normal daily activities are interrupted.…
With so many options for managing the signs of aging, it can be difficult to differentiate one product or technique from another. We like to provide the greatest amount of information for our clients because we believe that informed patients are the most confident. For concerns related to the loss of volume in the mid-face…
One of the crucial aspects of healthcare is to ensure patients are aware of their risks for various conditions. Eye diseases don’t often get the attention that is needed to increase the level of awareness people have. We must learn to recognize risks, signs, and the value of early diagnosis if we wish to decrease…
The interest in facial rejuvenation treatments has increased in recent years. Now that adults realize they needn’t undergo invasive plastic surgery to feel better about how they look, more are exploring the alternatives available to them. The common approach to aging is to get injections of Botox or dermal fillers. As efficient as these treatments…
Laser vision correction known as LASIK has been widely performed since the 1990s. It has helped millions of people toss their eyeglasses for many years, and continues to be one of the most popular options for vision correction available today. We frequently perform LASIK and enjoy the satisfaction on our patients’ faces when they finally…
