by opticalUser | Jan 27, 2023 | Palm Desert
Do you smoke cigarettes? You might have been alarmed many times that smoking is injurious to health, but are you aware that smoking can make you blind? The important parts of the eyes that are responsible for maintaining clarity of vision might get damaged due to...
by opticalUser | Nov 30, 2022 | Palm Desert
Macular pucker, also referred to as epiretinal membrane according to Palm Desert eye care, is a condition in which a thin, membranous tissue grows over the surface of the retina. Contraction of this membrane or ‘scar tissue’ causes wrinkling of the retina and may...
by opticalUser | Nov 11, 2022 | Palm Desert
Diabetic retinopathy is the most common cause of vision loss among those with diabetes and the leading cause of vision impairment and blindness among working-age adults, according to ophthalmologist Palm Desert. Between 40-45% of those diagnosed with diabetes already...
by opticalUser | Sep 16, 2022 | Palm Desert
Most individuals are aware of the connections between UV light and skin cancer, but what about your eyes? While ocular melanoma is rare, it is the most common eye cancer in adults and a direct result of UV light damage. Eye damage can occur when note wearing Ray-Bans...
by opticalUser | Aug 19, 2022 | Palm Desert
According to the latest statistics revealed by The American Academy of Ophthalmology, an estimated 80% of learning happens through the eyes in the initial 12 years of a child’s age. This data reveals the importance an early eye exam for your child. According to a...
