This is really a question for your retina specialist. There are a variety of injections, and tremendous individual variability in how someone responds to wet AMD. There is no way to predict which patients may or may not lose more vision, but one thing is that people with AMD rarely go "completely" blind. The central vision may be lost, but the peripheral vision is almost always spared. I would suggest contacting your treating retina specialist. Thank you! LBC   « less

Hello Chris, we could only recommend that you see a qualified specialist in ophthalmology in your geographical area. Thank you, CCT

Hello A.B., Cataract surgery is widely accepted as one of the safest and most commonly performed surgical procedures in the world. Cataract surgery recovery is usually quick and complications are generally rare. Outcomes are often dependent upon the general health of the patient, so I would recommend your husband visit a good ophthalmologist who can take his entire health into consideration. The doctors of Campbell Cunningham & Taylor are accepting new patients. If we may be of service, please call 584-0905 to set up an appoitment. We're happy to help. CCT   « less

Hi Sam, I'm not sure what an ophthalmologist can tell you about your condition. I would suggest seeing your primary care physician about your concerns. Thank you for your question, CCT   « less

Myasthenia gravis is difficult due to the fact that it is inherently unstable. You can create prism glasses, but the degree of double vision fluctuates so that one pair of glasses may not work all of the time. If the double vision is fairly constant then prism glasses can be very helpful. It may be helpful to do the computer work early in the day when the problem may be better and I would encourage your friend to have an exam to see if one prism can indeed fix this issue some of the time and hopefully most of the time. Most eyeglass companies make prism glasses, but the measurement is the most important part which is done by the eye doctor. This is what the prism is based on for each individual. Thank you for your question. Kirk Haun, M.D., FACS   « less

Hello Colleen, There's no objective evidence that vision restoration therapy helps. Although it's a good idea to come in and be tested to see exactly how much peripheral visual loss has been affected by the stroke, as well as to get a complete exam to rule out other issues. Thank you for your question. Les Cunningham, M.D.   « less

Myasthenia Gravis is a neuromuscular disorder which causes weakness in striated muscle tissue throughout the body including the muscles of the eye which in turn can be manifest as diplopia or double vision. In some cases the use of oral medications such as Mestinon can reduce or eliminate double vision as well as drooping of the eyelids which may occur as a result of myasthenia. Typically, these medicines would be prescribed and managed by a board certified Neurologist. Small to moderate amounts of residual diplopia may also be corrected with the use of prisms which are special lenses prescribed in glasses. Prism correction in glasses is measured in our office and glasses would then be made which when worn will correct the double vision. Prisms are designed to bend incoming light rays to help realign images presented to your brain. Finally, if a residual misalignment has remained stable over a period of several months in some rare cases a surgery may be performed to realign the eyes to eliminate diplopia. Call me for an appointment for an evaluation to discuss your specific options. Thanks for your question! C. Tobin Taylor M.D.   « less

Hello Charlie, the doctors of Campbell Cunningham & Taylor are accepting new patients and would be happy to help. The clinic nearest to you is the main clinic at 1124 Weisgarber Road. Just call 584-0905 to set up an appointment at your convenience. Thank you, CCT   « less

Hello Terri, Thank you for your question. I can't really speculate about your condition without taking a look. I would recommend taking your doctor's advice and seeing a qualified ophthalmologist. We would be happy to see you in our office. Eye issues of a medical nature are usually covered by your medical insurance.    « less

As you may know, a cataract is a clouding of the normally clear lens in your eye, which can result in blurred vision. The only permanent treatment is cataract surgery. Cataract surgery is safe and effective — and it’s the most commonly performed surgery in the United States. Over 3 million Americans successfully have the procedure every year. The standard replacement cataract lens is a fixed lens, meaning it restores your distance vision. Bifocals or trifocals are almost always needed after standard cataract surgery. Crystalens is a premium cataract replacement lens that is an improvement over a standard lens in that it may provide a much broader range of vision without glasses after cataract surgery. While there are other types of vision-correcting cataract replacement lenses, we consider Crystalens to be the top of the line in terms of cataract treatment with vision correction and there is a premium attached to that. If the patient qualifies, Medicare or other insurance usually covers up to a certain dollar amount for cataract surgery, then there is a charge above that amount that covers the vision-correction part of the Crystalens procedure for which the patient is responsible. Only you and your ophthalmologist can determine which treatment or procedure is right for you, so please remember to have eye exams at least every two years (more often if you are diabetic or have other health or vision issues).    « less