What are the First Signs of Cataracts?
A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye that normally occurs due to advancing age. A young, healthy lens is clear
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How Long Does It Take for Uveitis to Clear Up?
When the inside of your eye gets irritated and inflamed, this is called uveitis (pronounced you-vee-EYE-tis). It involves the middle layers of your eye, also
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Are You Born with Lazy Eye?
Lazy eye is a unique vision disorder. Lazy eye, known also by the medical term amblyopia, is a condition in which one eye loses vision
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Coronavirus Protocol
Patient safety – and the safety of our team members – is always our #1 priority at Pennachio Eye. We take pride in maintaining disinfected environments at all
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What Kind of Sedation is Used for Cataract Surgery?
Cataracts are a common age-related condition where the lens of the eye starts to become cloudy. This leads to progressive vision impairment. Cataracts are easily
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What is the Average Age for Cataract Surgery?
A cataract is the clouding of the eye’s natural lens. Your eye’s natural lens is located directly behind the pupil and is made up of
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How Can I Tell if I Have Dry Eye Syndrome?
A healthy eye is hydrated by a film of tears. However, those who suffer from dry eye syndrome do not produce enough quality tears to
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Can I Wear My Contact Lenses if I Have Pink Eye?
Conjunctivitis is an inflammation or swelling of the conjunctiva, which is the thin transparent layer of tissue that lines the inner surface of the eyelid
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Can LASIK Treat Farsightedness?
Hyperopia (farsightedness) is a common vision problem, affecting about one-fourth of the population. People with hyperopia can see distant objects well, but have difficulty focusing
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Should You Have LASIK After Age 40?
When a person’s near vision begins to diminish, sometime after age 40, many incorrectly assume that readers, bifocal/progressive glasses are the only options to see
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