by Gulfcoast | Sep 28, 2016 | Eye Care, Macular Degeneration, News, Practice News
When it comes to vision loss, macular degeneration is the leading cause in patients over 60. As we age, the eye’s macula – which constitutes the central area of the retina – is subject to wear and tear. In addition to the natural aging process, abnormal cholesterol...
by Gulfcoast | Sep 14, 2016 | Diabetic Retinopathy, Eye Care, News, Practice News
Millions of Americans are affected by diabetes, and though the disease is manageable, those living with diabetes are often susceptible to a number of health risks. At Gulfcoast Eye Care, we take extra measures with our patients who have diabetes to monitor eye health,...
by Gulfcoast | Aug 31, 2016 | Cosmetic Procedures, News, Practice News, Upper Eyelid Surgery
Eyelid surgery, commonly referred to as an eyelid lift and medically known as blepharoplasty, is one of the most popular cosmetic enhancement procedures available. Treatments such as upper eyelid surgery can dramatically reduce signs of age in the upper eye areas and...
by Gulfcoast | Aug 17, 2016 | Cosmetic Procedures, News, Practice News, Upper Eyelid Surgery
Some of the first and most visible signs of aging often occur in the areas of the upper eyelids. As the skin of these areas becomes susceptible to fat deposits and the muscles begin to weaken, a look of anger, sadness, or exhaustion can set in – even when you are not...
by Gulfcoast | Apr 27, 2016 | Eye Care, Laser Vision Correction Alternatives, News, Practice News, Refractive Lens Exchange
One of the many benefits of RLE (Refractive Lens Exchange) is the minimal recovery time experienced by most patients. In fact, many individuals are able to return to normal routines after one day. Following the procedure, you will be given anti-inflammatory and...
by Gulfcoast | Apr 13, 2016 | Eye Care, Laser Vision Correction Alternatives, News, Practice News, Refractive Lens Exchange
Refractive Lens Exchange, commonly referred to as RLE, offers many individuals who are not candidates for LASIK and other laser vision correction treatments an alternative to improve vision affected by nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, or presbyopia....
