Can Ozempic Affect Eye Health? Here’s What Ophthalmologists Want You to Know
Ozempic (semaglutide) has gained widespread attention as a treatment for type 2 diabetes and, more recently, for weight loss. Its popularity has surged due to its effectiveness in helping patients control blood sugar levels and reduce body weight. However, with the increasing use of Ozempic, there has been ...
Discover the first and only customizable lens, for cataract surgery — RxSight’s Light Adjustable LensTM
Understanding Cataracts and Traditional TreatmentCataracts, characterized by the clouding of the eye's natural lens, affect millions of people worldwide, causing impaired vision and, in severe cases, blindness. Cataracts occur when proteins in the eye's lens clump together, leading to a loss of transparency and subsequently blurring vision. Traditionally, ...
Eye Health Tips for a Fun and Safe Summer
As summer unfolds, many of us are enjoying the great outdoors and soaking up the warm weather. While it's tempting to bask in the sun, it's essential to remember that your eyes need protection just like your skin. Here are some practical ways to help keep your eyes ...
Barth Vision’s Office-Based Surgery Has Been a Game-Changer.
For Dr. Gary Barth, your sight is his vision. Beyond establishing several renowned practices, including the eponymous Healdsburg-based practice in 2020, he’s brought world-class eye examinations, surgical services, LASIK and Light Adjustable LensTM vision improvement to countless patients. As a testament to his work, Dr. Barth’s accolades include ...
Embrace Good Nutrition, and Good Habits: May is Healthy Vision Month!
May is more than just the gateway to warmer weather and blooming flowers—it's also a time to focus on your eye health. Many of us may believe that as we age, changes in vision are inevitable signs of decline. However, hitting the milestone of 40 doesn't mean we're ...
April is Women’s Eye Health Awareness Month
Prevent Blindness, a national non-profit organization with a mission to prevent blindness and preserve eyesight has declared April as Women’s Eye Health and Safety month. Women face unique eye health, a higher risk of certain eye diseases, and different symptoms of eye problems than men. One of the ...