Why a Dilated Eye Exam is Important to Your Health Have you ever wondered why your eye doctor dilates your eyes for an exam? Dilation is an important tool in the diagnosis of eye disease. When your eye is dilated, the pupil remains open wide so that the doctor can examine the back of the
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The Diabetes-Eye Connection
Annual eye exams are critical Recent studies have shown that you can have treatable damage to your eyes, that can progress – even if you have no visual symptoms of diabetic eye disease. Only your eye doctor can determine if you need treatment. How does diabetes affect my eyes? Diabetes can cause damage to the blood vessels
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Caribbean Medical Mission Serves Those in Need The Caribbean Medical Mission (CMM) is a group of dedicated medical professionals who venture to the Caribbean each year to bring healthcare to the residents of the islands. The CMM was founded in 1996 by a group of six physicians and three nurses. This non-profit, volunteer organization treats the
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Know Your Eye Vocabulary When you come in to see your eye care professional, it is important that you understand the terminology that pertains to the eyes. Here is a brief overview of the eye’s anatomy, and some information on common eye conditions. Cornea: the clear front part of the eye Lens: the eyes natural lens
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