Are Glaucoma and Headaches Related?
Glaucoma is often referred to as the "silent thief of sight" because the condition rarely has symptoms. However, there are several types of glaucoma; and while the most common types of glaucoma may not
Continue readingA Closer Look at Laser & Incisional Glaucoma Surgery Types
As you already know, glaucoma is a progressive, chronic deterioration of the optic nerve that is commonly caused by increased IOP. However, there are multiple types of glaucoma surgery and devices designed
Continue readingOptometry Patient Education: A Clear Win-Win Scenario
Optometry patient education is a vital, but often overlooked component of eye care. It allows your patients to be more educated about their eye disorder, condition, and treatment plan options. Fortunately,
Continue readingCan Virtual Reality Games & Applications Cause Eye Damage?
As virtual reality (VR) applications and games become more mainstream, the conversation surrounding virtual reality and eye damage has reached a fever pitch. Let's examine VR systems a bit closer to gain
Continue readingShooting It Straight with Strabismus
Also known as “cross-eyed”, strabismus is a visual condition in which the eyes point in different directions and are not properly aligned. Under normal conditions, the individual isn’t able to align
Continue readingPatient and Practioner’s Guide to Diabetic Retinopathy
As the top cause of blindness in the United States, diabetic retinopathy is a condition where an individual’s high blood sugar causes damage to blood vessels in the retina. The earliest symptoms of diabetic
Continue readingSee Smoke? Think Fire! Dangerous Eye Health and Smoking Connections
Smoking tobacco is undoubtedly the largest and most preventable cause of premature death and disease. In fact, smoking harms virtually every organ in the human body, including the eyes. However, the connection
Continue readingMake Sunglasses a Priority for Your Patients’ Eye Health
While it’s not necessarily breaking news, but your patients’ eye health can be protected or improved with the right sunglasses. The right sunglasses can help filter out the sun’s UV radiation and
Continue reading5 Commonly-Performed Types of Ophthalmic Surgery
There are several types of ophthalmic surgery that can be used to correct eye issues. To simplify procedures, we've categorized different types of ophthalmic surgeries into five groups. Continue reading
Continue readingA Simple Guide to Choosing Loupe Magnification
Whether you’re an ophthalmologist, OBGYN, neuro surgery, ENT, or any other medical discipline, choosing the right loupe magnification is a very big deal. At Keeler, we manufacture an entire family of
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