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Ai in glaucoma
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Artificial intelligence & Machine Learning – its role in Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that can damage the optic nerve, which normally acts as a cable transmitting visual information from the eye to the brain. If left untreated, glaucoma can lead to irreversible vision loss. Glaucoma is often associated with an increase in intraocular pressure (pressure inside the eyeball) and is more common in some ethnic groups.…
María Romero
January 6, 2023
Age related macular degeneration
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Foresee Home – Age related macular degeneration

Age related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in patients over the age of 75. The most common symptom of AMD is blurry vision that can be insidious or of acute onset, although some patients during the early stages of the disease might not experience any symptoms Risk factors are age, cigarette smoking, genetic abnormalities (family history),…
María Romero
December 27, 2022
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We Are Expanding!

We are proud to announce that Precision Eye Care is growing and expanding! We have acquired Grochmal Eye Center. After a successful acquisition of Glaucoma Experts in 2019, we continue to join forces with well-established and excellent reputation ophthalmology practices in Maryland. Grochmal Eye care will be functioning under the umbrella of Precision Eye Care and the clinical practice will…
María Romero
December 16, 2022
macular degeneration
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What is macular degeneration?

Macular degeneration is a condition that affects the central portion of the retina, which is the part of the eye responsible for sharp, central vision. It is a common cause of vision loss in people over the age of 50, and it can make it difficult to see fine details and to perform activities such as reading or driving.  How…
María Romero
December 16, 2022
New intraocular implant to correct Presbyopia
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New intraocular implant to correct Presbyopia

During cataract surgery, patients have different options for intraocular lens (IOL) models to replace the natural clouded (old) lens that is removed during the procedure. Presbyopia correcting implants have the benefit to allow patients the ability to see clear at near without the help of reading glasses most of the time. A bothersome tradeoff for some patients is the presence…
María Romero
December 1, 2022
Keratoconus
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Keratoconus

Keratoconus is an eye condition caused by the progressive thinning of the cornea that results in blurred vision. The etiology is still not completely understood but it is likely secondary to oxidative stress that leads to an imbalance between the production and destruction of the collagen and /or lack of the cells that stabilized the anterior layers of the cornea.…
María Romero
November 17, 2022
Redness reliever eye drops – LUMIFY
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Redness reliever eye drops – LUMIFY

Redness in the eyes (bloodshot eyes) can be caused by many conditions that cause irritation and lead to the swelling of the blood vessels in the surface of the eye. Those conditions can be mild like allergies, poor sleep, or excessive use of screen time. More serious diseases can also manifest as red eye as glaucoma, infections, or intraocular inflammation.…
María Romero
July 5, 2022
Dropless Cataract Surgery
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Dropless Cataract Surgery

Traditionally after cataract surgery patients had to use postoperative 2 or 3 postoperative drops for a few weeks to decrease pain, intraocular inflammation and prevent infection. This was a burden for many patients, especially the aging population since it can be costly and some of the patients found it difficult to instill the drops. On the cataract surgeon’s side patient…
María Romero
June 29, 2022
Recovery after cataract surgery
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Recovery after cataract surgery

The time to recover after cataract surgery can go from days to weeks. You will have to use eye drops to help the eye heal, your doctor will prescribe the drops and indicate how often and for how long (usually 4 weeks) You will have to wear an eye shield at night for the first week only. Avoid rubbing your…
María Romero
June 15, 2022
Refractive lens exchange
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Refractive lens exchange

Refractive lens exchange, also called clear lens exchange, is an alternative for patients with moderate and severe farsightedness that want to be independent of glasses and are not a good candidate for corneal refractive surgery like Lasik, PRK or Smile procedure. The natural lens is permanently replaced with an artificial lens (IOL) during a surgical procedure. Multiple refractive errors can be corrected…
María Romero
May 31, 2022
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