Hydroxychloroquine/Chloroquine and Eye Toxicity
By: Alan Mendelsohn, M.D., F.A.C.S. Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine have been utilized for several decades in the treatment of malaria, amebiasis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus erythematosus, and several dermatologic conditions. The most common and most worrisome side effects of these medications is loss of vision. As a result, Rheumatologists, Dermatologists, and Primary Care Physicians have always instructed… Read More
Outstanding Vision with Scleral Contact Lenses!
By: Dr. Nathan Klein: For more than half a century, contact lenses have offered crisper, sharper and clearer vision compared to glasses. Unfortunately, many individuals simply could not wear contact lenses comfortably due to irritation, dryness, excessive lens movement, or achy eyes after limited lens wear. There is wonderful news for everyone who would like… Read More
Known Steps to Maintain Macular Health
FIVE STEPS TO MAINTAINING YOUR MACULAR HEALTH Macular health is not usually part of our daily conversation until it is too late. Here’s the bad news. Macular Degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss, affecting more than 10 million Americans – more than cataracts and glaucoma combined. The good news is there are five… Read More