LIMA — Gage Morgan, an Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne student, now has the opportunity to see his future. Morgan, a 20-year-old Lima native, was diagnosed with ocular albinism when he was 4 months old. That is a rare condition that reduces the pigmentation of the iris and affects the retina of the eye. It’sRead more
We like to keep you updated on the latest news from the world of ophthalmology and there are two very interesting items this week. The first is new research that shows the importance of wearing UV eyewear to protect the delicate skin around the eyes. The second news item is that Pinterest, the popular onlineRead more
Recently there were two news items regarding age-related macular degeneration (AMD) that caught our eye and we want to share them with you. The first item is a promising new treatment for the disease and the second is new information on the role of nutrition to prevent AMD. Eye drops instead of injections The availabilityRead more
January is National Glaucoma Awareness month; a good time to learn more about the disease known as the “Silent Thief” of sight. It’s aptly named because in the early stages of the disease, there are no sign or symptoms that it is developing and posing a risk to vision. Here’s the important information you needRead more