"The number of patients with red, itchy, watery eye symptoms who call and come to see us at Northwest Indiana Eye & Laser Center is a bit overwhelming this time of year," shared Scott Buck, M.D.
"This year, 2015, marks the 20th Anniversary of the FDA approval of the excimer laser for performing laser eye surgery to correct nearsightedness," stated Scott Buck, M.D. of Northwest Indiana Eye & Laser Center in Valparaiso and Knox, Indiana.
Each January in conjunction with Glaucoma Awareness Month, as designated by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, we make an extra effort at Northwest Indiana Eye & Laser Center to remind patients of the need for regular eye exams and glaucoma testing that might be necessary.
"November is National Diabetes Month and an important time for everyone-especially seniors-to focus on ways to avoid diabetic eye problems," commented Scott Buck, M.D. of Northwest Indiana Eye & Laser Center.
Northwest Indiana Eye & Laser Center reminded Indiana eyeglass and contact lens wearers seeking LASIK that employer sponsored Flex Plans are a convenient and cost effective way of making LASIK prices and costs affordable.
Indiana Cataract Surgeon Scott Buck, M.D. of Northwest Indiana Eye & Laser Center acknowledged Cataract Awareness Month by helping patients understand the greater contribution cataract surgery makes to quality of life and longevity.
Eye doctors at Northwest Indiana Eye & Laser Center discussed the necessity of wearing properly fit UV protective eyeglasses and sunglasses in order to minimize the risk of UV sun eye damage and injury.
As the chances of developing glaucoma increase considerably as we age, seniors and baby boomers should become familiar with glaucoma risk factors that might apply to their individual eye and health history according to advice from Ophthalmologist Scott Buck, M.D. of Northwest Indian Eye & Laser Center.
Indiana Cataract Surgeon Scott Buck, M.D. of Northwest Indiana Eye & Laser Center reflected on clinical observations that the prevalence of cataracts has increased substantially over the past 10 years.
Eye doctors at Northwest Indiana Eye & Laser Center stressed the importance of using effective UV protection in eyeglasses and sunglasses in order to minimize the risk of UV sun eye damage.
As part of Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month, Scott Buck, M.D. of Northwest Indiana Eye & Laser Center is urging people with diabetes to have a dilated eye exam every year.
"Flex plans for LASIK have always been helpful and important for our LASIK patients," explained Kelley Connors of Northwest Indiana Eye & Laser Center.
Northwest Indiana Eye & Laser Center invites students under 21 going back to school to enter our Facebook Cool School Eyewear Contest, show off their coolest eyewear and win an iPod Touch.