Eye Care News

10 Ways To Prevent Vision Loss From Glaucoma

Many people have glaucoma but don't know it. Glaucoma slowly damages the eye’s optic nerve, the important link between the eye and the brain. People with glaucoma usually lose vision before they notice any problems with their eyes. The most common type of glaucoma is called primary open-angle glaucoma. This is ...

2023-03-09T09:25:14-08:00

Surprising Benefits of Cataract Surgery

Cataracts are a common cause of poor eyesight as we age. One in every four older Americans has them. Removing cataracts has an obvious benefit: restoring clear vision. But did you know cataract surgery has other benefits not related to the eyes.During the procedure, an ophthalmologist replaces the eye's cloudy lens with a ...

2023-01-03T08:43:38-08:00

Advanced Surgical Suite and “Light Adjustable Lens” Set New Standard for Cataract Surgery at Barth Vision Care

Longtime North Bay vision care leader Dr. Gary Barth of Barth Vision Care recently announced two major developments that may be able to dramatically enhance outcomes and convenience for patients requiring cataract surgery. First, Barth debuted an in-house surgery suite in Santa Rosa that now allows him to perform ...

2023-01-23T10:38:52-08:00

Eye Strain: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Eye strain is a condition that occurs when a person engages in vision-intensive tasks for prolonged periods of time without breaks and without changing eye focus. Routine tasks that can lead to eye strain include reading, driving for long distances, or working on a computer. Eye strain it ...

2023-01-03T08:31:00-08:00