How did Eye C Better get started and what is their mission?
Reading Time: < 1 minutes How did Eye C Better get started and what is their mission? Author: Dr. Joel Solano Eye C Better started during the summer of 2020 in response to the pandemic. Spring of that year was scary and a time of great uncertainty. Like many diseases in medicine, Glaucoma healthcare was being neglected and people were […]
Ask an eye doctor: What is the number one question you get asked when you diagnose someone with glaucoma?
Reading Time: < 1 minutes Ask an eye doctor: What is the number one question you get asked when you diagnose someone with glaucoma? Author: Dr. Joel Solano Glaucoma can cause vision loss and even blindness which is why remaining consistent with your eye health treatments and follow up visits is so important. The most frequent question I hear from […]
What tips are recommended for using eye drops to treat glaucoma?
Reading Time: < 1 minutes What tips are recommended for using eye drops to treat glaucoma? Author: Dr. Joel Solano Patients sometimes struggle with eye drops. Challenges range from not being able to open or squeeze the bottle to difficulty with getting the drop to actually land on the eye. For those people that have access to help, having a second […]
Can I remain active with glaucoma?
Reading Time: < 1 minutes Can I remain active with glaucoma? Author: Dr. Joel Solano Maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle is important to your overall wellbeing and helps with the health of your optic nerves. People with glaucoma should remain active and exercise regularly but extreme sports such as bungee jumping and scuba diving should likely be avoided. Body […]
What are common myths about glaucoma?
Reading Time: < 1 minutes What are common myths about glaucoma? Author: Dr. Joel Solano Myth 1 – Glaucoma can be cured. Unfortunately, there is no cure for glaucoma. Once you have glaucoma you will need to be monitored by your eye doctor for life. Glaucoma can be managed and controlled to reduce your risk of losing vision but this […]
I was just diagnosed with glaucoma. What do I need to know?
Reading Time: < 1 minutes I was just diagnosed with glaucoma. What do I need to know? Author: Dr. Joel Solano One of the most important things you can do when you find out you have a new disease is to educate yourself about the disease. Patients that understand their disease are much more likely to remain persistent with their […]
What is intraocular eye pressure and how is it important with glaucoma management?
Reading Time: 2 minutes What is intraocular eye pressure and how is it important with glaucoma management? Author: Dr. Joel Solano Most people have eye pressures that are between 11 and 21. With that said, if you have glaucoma, your doctor needs to determine what your eye pressures should be so that you do not lose vision. Even though […]
How do I get checked for glaucoma and what can I expect at my exam?
Reading Time: < 1 minutes How do I get checked for glaucoma and what can I expect at my exam? Author: Dr. Joel Solano You must visit your eye care provider in order to be checked for glaucoma. Only with a proper eye examination can you be sure that you do not have the disease. Everyone should be checked for […]
How is glaucoma treated?
Reading Time: < 1 minutes How is glaucoma treated? Author: Dr. Joel Solano If you are determined to have glaucoma and your eye pressure is continuing to cause damage, your eye doctor will start the appropriate treatment. The three general ways to treat glaucoma are by using eye drops, treating your eyes with laser surgery, or lastly by treating your […]
Why are eye exams important?
Reading Time: < 1 minutes Why are eye exams important? Author: Joel Solano Many eye diseases can start out with no symptoms at all and early detection can mean more treatment options. As a general rule you should get at least a yearly eye exam even if you do not need glasses or contact lenses. If you are an older […]
