We all associate January with cold temperatures and winter weather. But did you know it’s also National Glaucoma Awareness Month? All too often,...
Glaucoma
Marijuana and the Eyes
Missouri recently passed a law to legalize the sale of marijuana for recreational purposes. It’s been legal in Illinois since 2020 and medical...
Best Initial Treatment Options for Glaucoma
What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a disease of the eyes that, if untreated, can lead to permanent loss of vision. In fact, it is the second leading...
Flying After Eye Surgery
As we rapidly approach the holiday season, families begin arranging travel plans. However, if you have upcoming eye surgery or suffer from an eye...
Why Can I Taste My Eye Drops?
One of my patients this morning was complaining about her glaucoma treatment eye drops. They didn’t sting or make her eyes red. They didn’t blur her...
Why Is Glaucoma So Scary?
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month so it’s important to understand what you need to be aware of when it comes to glaucoma. Some people learn about...
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month
Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve. The optic nerve is the nerve that carries signals from your eye to your brain and is therefore very...