Glaucoma is an eye disorder that damages the optic nerve. When the optic nerve is damaged it cannot send images from the eye to the brain correctly. Currently there is no cure for glaucoma, only treatment to slow the process or stop it. At Howerton Eye, it is our goal to detect glaucoma early and […]
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LASIK eye surgery is a very popular procedure these days and is becoming synonymous with easy and effective vision correction. If you wear glasses or contact lenses, you may have considered LASIK yourself, but may also wonder if the procedure is safe. Allow us to assure you by telling you more about it!
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Macular degeneration (AMD or ARMD) is an age-related condition that leads to vision loss as a result of deterioration in the retina (macula). Along with glaucoma, AMD is one of the leading causes of vision loss in Americans aged 65 and older and affects more than 10 million people in the US. Although there is no […]
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