August is Children’s Eye
Health Safety Month!
Routine eye exams are not only important for adults. Children should have annual eye exams too, starting at age 6 months. Early detection of some childhood vision problems can really make a huge difference in a child’s life, both now and in the future.
Click here to read more about the types of screening tests involved in a child’s eye exam.
This Week’s Eye
Health Tip:
If macular degeneration (AKA: AMD or ARMD) runs in your family, you have a considerably higher chance of developing the disease yourself. macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness among older Americans.
Click here to learn more about this vision-threatening eye disease.
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How Do I Know if I’m a Candidate for LASIK?
Don’t be fooled by those online LASIK quizzes! The only way to find out if you’re a candidate for LASIK is by having a thorough evalu
ation with a LASIK surgeon. During this evaluation, many tests will be performed by Dr. Mandel to determine your candidacy for LASIK.