Femtosecond laser–assisted cataract surgery provides surgeons an exciting new option to improve patient outcomes and safety. Only about 1000 surgeons in the United States, however, have been trained to use the Femtosecond laser technology for cataract surgery, and Dr. Cheung is one them! We are proud to be the first office offering this exciting technology in Kitsap County.
That 80-90% of overall UV damage to our eyes is accumulated before the age of 18! Like skin damage from UV exposure, we now know occurred for the most part from exposure before the age of 18. Kids in UV protected sun glasses is highly recommended. Protect their eyes just like you do their delicate skin!
Water & Contacts Don’t Mix. To help prevent eye infections, contact lenses should be removed before going swimming or in a hot tub. Alternatively, wear goggles.
The lenses in children’s eyes do not block as much UV radiation as they do in adults’ eyes, putting them at increased risk for sun damage to the eyes.
Left Untreated, Glaucoma Can Lead to Vision Loss. Glaucoma can strike without pain or other symptoms and is a leading cause of blindness in the United States. According to the American Optometric Association (AOA), early detection and treatment is critical to maintain healthy vision and protect the eyes from the effects of potentially blinding diseases, such as glaucoma.
Age-related Macular Degeneration is a leading cause of blindness. Learn the risk factors for this disease? Having a close family relative with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) puts you at higher risk for developing the disease yourself.
