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PRK vs. LASIK: Dry Eye Risks and Recovery News

PRK vs. LASIK: Dry Eye Risks and Recovery

PRK vs. LASIK: Understanding Dry Eye After Surgery PRK vs. LASIK dry eye risk is an important consideration when choosing laser vision correction. Both procedures can improve vision, but their recovery patterns and potential side effects differ. A recent study published in the American Journal of Ophthalmology examined postoperative complications following both procedures. Researchers found that PRK was associated with…
María Romero
October 15, 2026
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Virtual Reality IOL Education and Diabetes After Cataract Surgery News

Virtual Reality IOL Education and Diabetes After Cataract Surgery

If you are considering cataract surgery and diabetic retinopathy, two recent developments may be especially important to understand. The American Academy of Ophthalmology recently highlighted research involving virtual reality education and diabetic retinopathy after cataract surgery. These findings do not change the fact that cataract surgery is highly individualized. Instead, they emphasize two important principles: better patient education and careful…
María Romero
October 8, 2026
BLOOD PRESSURE
Blood pressure and Glaucoma: What patients should know News

Blood pressure and Glaucoma: What patients should know

Blood Pressure and Glaucoma: Why the Relationship Is More Complicated Than It Seems By Maria Soledad Romero, MD Precision Eye Care Most patients know that high blood pressure can affect the heart, brain, and kidneys. Fewer realize that blood pressure may also influence the health of the optic nerve—the structure damaged by glaucoma. A recent clinical update in EyeNet Magazine…
María Romero
September 28, 2026
Prevent Childhood Myopia
Could a “Missing” Part of Sunlight Help Prevent Childhood Myopia? News

Could a “Missing” Part of Sunlight Help Prevent Childhood Myopia?

A new study identified a band of indigo light that suppressed myopia in an animal model. The finding is promising—but it is not yet a treatment for children. Childhood myopia, or nearsightedness, is increasing rapidly worldwide. Researchers estimate that by 2050, nearly half of the world’s population may be myopic. This is not simply a matter of more children needing…
María Romero
September 21, 2026
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How to Choose the Best Cataract Surgery Center in Baltimore News

How to Choose the Best Cataract Surgery Center in Baltimore

How Do I Choose the Best Eye Surgery Center for Cataract and Lens Replacement Surgery? Choosing where to have cataract or lens replacement surgery is an important decision. The technology matters—but the person evaluating your eyes, recommending your lens, and performing your surgery matters even more. The best eye surgery center is not necessarily the largest, the most heavily advertised,…
María Romero
September 7, 2026
GLAUCOMA TREATMENT
Glaucoma Treatment and the Value of Early Detection | Baltimore News

Glaucoma Treatment and the Value of Early Detection | Baltimore

Glaucoma Is More Than Eye Pressure: The Personal and Economic Value of Early Treatment Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of irreversible vision loss. Yet, it often develops without noticeable symptoms. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s 2026 Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma Preferred Practice Pattern®, the AAO estimated that more than 76 million adults between ages 40 and 80…
María Romero
August 29, 2026
PRESBYOPIA EYE DROPS
Presbyopia Treatment in Baltimore, MD | Eye Drops & Surgery News

Presbyopia Treatment in Baltimore, MD | Eye Drops & Surgery

If you are over 40 and find yourself holding your phone farther away, increasing the font size, or reaching for reading glasses, you may have presbyopia. Presbyopia is a common age-related change that gradually makes it harder to focus on nearby objects. Although it is not an eye disease, it can significantly affect reading, computer work, driving, hobbies, and everyday…
María Romero
August 24, 2026
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Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy Before Cataract Surgery News

Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy Before Cataract Surgery

If you take Ozempic®, Mounjaro®, Wegovy®, Zepbound®, or another GLP-1 medication and you are preparing for cataract or glaucoma surgery, you may wonder whether you need to stop your medication before the procedure. The answer is not the same for every patient. Current recommendations favor an individualized approach. Your medical team may recommend continuing your medication, temporarily holding it, following…
María Romero
August 15, 2026
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Can Bright Light at Night Increase Your Risk of Cataracts and Glaucoma? News

Can Bright Light at Night Increase Your Risk of Cataracts and Glaucoma?

Can Bright Light at Night Increase Your Risk of Cataracts and Glaucoma? What Baltimore Eye Doctors Want You to Know Many of us spend our evenings surrounded by artificial light—from televisions and smartphones to tablets and bright LED lighting. While these technologies have become part of everyday life, new research suggests that excessive exposure to bright light at night may…
María Romero
July 30, 2026
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High Myopia and Glaucoma: What Every Nearsighted Adult Should Know News

High Myopia and Glaucoma: What Every Nearsighted Adult Should Know

New Research Shows Highly Nearsighted Adults Face a Greater Risk of Glaucoma If you've been nearsighted most of your life, you've probably grown accustomed to wearing glasses or contact lenses. You may even be considering a vision correction procedure such as EVO ICL, LASIK, or Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) to reduce your dependence on corrective lenses. But did you know that high myopia (severe…
María Romero
July 16, 2026
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