As we close out National Glaucoma Awareness month, it’s important to address diagnosing glaucoma. How do optometrists diagnose glaucoma? What tests are involved? Which information is more useful or important in diagnosing glaucoma? Diagnosing glaucoma is really about identifying pieces of the puzzle and putting them together to give a […]
January is National Glaucoma Awareness month. Increasing awareness is a big priority for many eye doctors for 3 reasons. First, glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in the United States. Second, blindness from glaucoma is preventable. Third, it’s estimated that nearly half of the people who have glaucoma don’t even […]
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. Previously, we gave an overview of what glaucoma is. If you missed it, dive in right here. As you now know, Glaucoma is especially dangerous because in its early stages, there generally are no noticeable symptoms. By the time an affected individual has noticed, […]
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. Glaucoma is a devastating disease that damages your eye’s optic nerve, which carries information from the eye to the brain. It is one of the leading causes of vision loss in the United States, and currently affects over 3 million Americans. This vision loss […]
At Coastal Vision, we happily answer all kinds of questions about vision and eye health. We’ve found that some are asked more often than others, and thought we’d take a moment to go over our most frequently asked questions. I see fine, why do I need to see an eye […]
As National Diabetes Awareness Month comes to a close, the doctors at Coastal Vision would like to remind everyone of the health risks diabetes poses to your eyesight. Our doctors see many patients who are struggling with diabetes related vision issues, or are at risk to develop them. To give […]
Let’s face it. With all of life’s responsibilities, it’s often challenging to make and keep your doctor appointments Monday through Friday. That’s one reason why Coastal Vision is now expanding our Glaucoma Clinic services to include Saturdays at our Salem Crossing location on Lynnhaven Parkway. On select Saturdays, Dr. Russell […]
Cleaner contact lenses are more comfortable. From the instant that you place the contact lens onto the eye, the contact lens material begins to interact with the mucus, oils and minerals in your tears and your ocular surface. These minerals, mucus and oils start to deposit on the surface of […]
I think when many people ask “do I need glasses to drive?” they are really asking “does the DMV require me to wear glasses or contacts while I drive?” Each state has different requirements, but let’s take a look at the requirements for the Commonwealth of Virginia. The DMV in […]
Preeclampsia is a complication during pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure, and signs of damage to other organ system–most often the kidneys. It usually begins after 20 weeks of pregnancy in women who previously had normal blood pressure. Even slight rises in blood pressure during this period of pregnancy can […]