Category Archives: Laser Eye Surgery

Using a Laser to Fight Diabetic Retinopathy

Retinopathy is defined as damage to the blood vessels of the retina, the layer at the back of the eyeball containing cells that are sensitive to light and that trigger nerve impulses that pass through the optic nerve to the brain, which then creates a visual image for the viewer. Diabetes, both type 1 and […]

Posted on: Aug 15 2015
By: ariana.dorado

Three Unfounded Laser Eye Surgery Fears Explained

It’s not unusual to be anxious every time you’re about to undergo surgery. At the Mountain View Medical Center, we reassure patients who are about to undergo laser eye surgery that their fears and apprehension about the procedure are simply unfounded. Let’s explain those misperceptions. Fear of going blind Most people perceive laser technology as […]

Posted on: Mar 15 2015
By: ariana.dorado

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Women’s Eye Health

Women’s Eye Health According to womenseyehealth.org, women account for more than two-thirds of the world’s population of blind and visually impaired persons. In this blog, we’ll discuss eye conditions that predominantly affect women, and the steps that you or the ...Read More »

Protect Your Eyes While Staying Active

Protect Your Eyes While Staying Active April is Sports Eye Safety Month! Alaskans love to stay active. Whether snow machining, cross country skiing, hunting, or hiking, you’ll find them outside enjoying everything the state has to offer. Playing sports and ...Read More »

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