Category: Eye Disease

Keratoconus Contact Lenses: What Are Your Options?

Posted on March 13, 2023 (March 13, 2023) by Dr. Nicholas King-Smith

A close-up side view of a man's eye showing a cone shape cornea.

When you have keratoconus, there are a variety of different contact lenses that can be used to correct your vision. There are many options available, and it can be overwhelming to figure out which one will be best for you. Soft contacts, rigid gas permeable lenses, scleral, and hybrid lenses can all be suitable for […]

Can Diabetic Retinopathy Be Reversed?

Posted on November 18, 2022 (November 18, 2022) by Dr. Nicholas King-Smith

A hand-holding Glucometer with high blood sugar was written on the result. High blood sugar on diabetic person may lead to Diabetic Retinopathy.

Did you know that if you have diabetes, it can affect your eyes? Diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition and a complication of diabetes that affects approximately 30% of adults over age 40. This eye condition is caused by damage to the blood vessels in the retina (the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the […]