Understanding Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Awareness, Early Detection, and Vision Care

Posted by: Updegraff Laser Vision in AMD, Eye Exam, Eye Health, Eye Safety

Our eyes allow us to experience life’s most meaningful moments—from reading and driving to recognizing the faces of people we love. As we age, however, changes in eye health can quietly impact our vision. One of the most common age-related eye conditions is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss among adults […]

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New Year, Clearer Vision — Why January Is the Right Time to Focus on Glaucoma Awareness

Posted by: Updegraff Laser Vision in Eye Exam, Eye Health, Glaucoma

Understanding Glaucoma: A Silent but Serious Eye Condition Glaucoma is not a single disease but a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve—the structure responsible for transmitting visual information from the eye to the brain. In most cases, this damage is associated with increased intraocular pressure (IOP), although glaucoma can also occur with […]

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The Importance of Annual Eye Exams for Early Disease Detection

Posted by: Updegraff Laser Vision in Eye Diseases, Eye Exam, Eye Health

When it comes to our overall well-being, eye health is often overlooked. Many people visit their doctor regularly for routine checkups, but skip eye exams until they notice vision problems. The truth is that many sight-threatening conditions develop slowly and silently—without pain or obvious symptoms—causing irreversible damage before individuals even realize something is wrong. This […]

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