New Light Adjustable Lens Technology for Cataract Patients
Tyson Eye is now offering the new RX Sight’s Light Adjustable Lens technology for cataract patients. Dr. Tyson and Dr. Stephens were the first in Southwest Florida to implant this new technology. This new technology introduced in cataract surgery is used to replace the natural lens when it’s removed. Traditional cataract surgery relies on pre-surgical… Read More
How Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery May Reduce Further Vision Loss
Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness and visual impairment in the US. There are often no warnings or symptoms, and unfortunately, vision loss caused by glaucoma is irreversible. Although there is no way to restore sight that has been lost due to glaucoma, if caught early enough, you can treat the condition, protect the… Read More
Tyson Eye Now Offering Durysta™ for Glaucoma Patients
If you suffer from open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension (high eye pressure), you know it’s important to reduce the pressure in your eyes to protect against vision loss. Typically, that involves a regime of prescribed eye drops, but unfortunately, some glaucoma patients don’t like the inconvenience of taking eye drops as prescribed, often due… Read More
Firework Eye Safety Tips
As we look forward to our fun Independence Day celebrations – picnics, cookouts, sparklers and fireworks, it’s important to keep eye safety in mind. If used incorrectly, fireworks can cause serious eye injuries and, in some cases, permanent eye damage and vision loss. Don’t let an accident with fireworks ruin your fun on the Fourth!… Read More
Why Annual Eye Exams are Important for Diabetics
If you have diabetes, it’s important that you regularly see an eye doctor. Diabetes is the leading cause of vision impairment among working age adults in the US, and diabetics have 25 times the risk for vision loss than people without the disease. How can diabetes harm your vision? Diabetes is a serious medical condition… Read More
How to Protect Your Eyes from Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a common eye disease in people age 50 and older, and the leading cause of visual disability in people over 65. AMD can cause gradual central vision loss, blurry or distorted vision or blank spots. A small percent of people with AMD may lose central vision to the point that… Read More