Monthly Archives: February 2011

Glaucoma the Silent Thief of Sight

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Dr. Mark Weingarten

Glaucoma is a leading cause of preventable blindness. It’s estimated that millions of people have glaucoma and are unaware of it. That’s because glaucoma usually does not cause any pain or any other noticeable symptoms. Although most glaucoma cannot be … Continue reading →

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Cataract Surgery in High Myopes

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Dr. Mark Weingarten

A recent retrospective study by Dr. Neuhann and colleagues (Ocular Surgery News 2/10/11) showed that the risk for retinal detachment in high myopes following cataract surgery is identical to the risk for spontaneous retinal detachment in high myopes. This is … Continue reading →

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