Does Having Cataract Surgery Make Macular Degeneration Worse?
In patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the development of cataracts can only complicate already challenged vision. The question becomes, does having cataract surgery to restore some clear vision if you already have macular degeneration make sense? The answer is probably yes ... but there are some ...
Nearsightedness is on the Rise – What You Need to Know
Nearsightedness has risen dramatically over the last 50 years. If nothing is done to help slow the increase, half the world’s population may be nearsighted by the year 2050. That means much more than simply more people needing glasses. It means a lot of kids today are ...
Avoid Scary Eye Infections This Halloween
To avoid a real-life Halloween horror story – going blind because of a costume accessory – the American Academy of Ophthalmology is warning the public against wearing costume contact lenses purchased without a prescription. These illegally sold cosmetic lenses may not be sterile and can cause a ...
Barth Vision & Optical, proud sponsor of this year’s Healdsburg Crush
Barth Vision & Optical is proud to announce they will be a Double Magnum sponsor of the Healdsburg Crush, Pouring on the Plaza, happening on Sunday Oct. 17th. Healdsburg Crush offers an afternoon of wine tasting in the beautiful town of Healdsburg, California. Attendees get the opportunity ...
Researchers Say Drinking Wine May Help Protect Against Cataracts
New study links low to moderate alcohol consumption with reduced risk of cataract surgery San Francisco, Calif. – People who consume alcohol moderately appear less likely to develop cataracts that require surgery. Wine consumption showed the strongest protective effect, suggesting that antioxidants which are abundant in red ...
20+ frame lines from top designers. We have something for everyone!
With over 20 different frame lines, from top designers like Tom Ford, Kate Spade, Carrera, Blackfin, and many more, Barth Vision & Optical has something for everyone. Our Opticians will talk with you about your visual needs and provide you with recommendations for your best vision possible. ...