We can’t stop time, but we can help and maintain our eye health! As determined by the American Academy of Ophthalmology , September is Healthy Aging Month, a great opportunity to emphasize on the prevention of eye affections in older adults. Some of these issues are: Age-related macular degeneration Diabetic eye disease Glaucoma Cataract Inherited retinal diseases In addition to…
María RomeroSeptember 1, 2021
Did you know that losing between one and five eyelashes per day is normal? However, there are cases in which more or even all can be lost: it’s a condition called madarosis. Latisse is the only eyelash growth serum currently approved by the FDA to treat this issue. It must be prescribed by an ophthalmologist. To know if you are…
María RomeroAugust 27, 2021
Droopy upper eyelids make our eyes look tired and aged. Additionally, it can reduce your peripheral vision. Upper blepharoplasty deals with this eye issue, which means it’s under coverage by health plans. What is it exactly? It’s a procedure to remove the excess of skin, muscle or fat. It doesn’t include the removal of bags under the eyes. Would you…
María RomeroAugust 25, 2021
Clean the case with a sterile solution made for contact lenses, and leave it open and upside down in a clean and dry place. We recommend changing the case at least once every three months. It should be changed immediately if cracked or damaged.
María RomeroAugust 20, 2021
In line with her commitment of ongoing training, Dr. María Soledad Romero, MD went to two major congresses in July. AECOS Summer Symposium in Deer Valley, Utah: she was a speaker and presented educational surgical videos in complex surgeries of cataract and glaucoma. ASCRS Annual Meeting in Las Vegas: she was an instructor during the session Different Surgical Approaches for…
María RomeroAugust 18, 2021
Our eyes have a natural lens ; in order to see clearly, it must be transparent. When a patient suffers from cataract, the eye’s lens is opaque. It’s like looking through a misty window, and can hinder tasks such as reading or driving. Generally, cataract is a result of normal aging. After turning 40 years old, normal proteins in the…
María RomeroAugust 17, 2021
There are many ways to look after your eyes within your reach. Here are of them. Have you been using our tips?
María RomeroAugust 12, 2021
For adults, the recommended frequency is having one checkup per year, or every two years depending on the age. The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends a full ophthalmologic exam at the age of 40, the moment in which the first signs of diseases or change in vision may appear. Checkups may be more frequent in cases of existing eye diseases…
María RomeroAugust 6, 2021