When I first met Dr. Confino it was for my LASIK surgery over twenty years ago. I have been his patient ever since. Earlier in the year he diagnosed me with cataracts. We spoke about options, my lifestyle, my wants and needs from my vision. As he has had me on...
Sleep Apnea & Diabetic Eye Problems If you have diabetes, did you know that having severe sleep apnea may increase your risk of developing diabetic macular edema, a complication of diabetes that can cause vision loss or blindness? Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)...
Cataracts & Diabetes: Facts You Might Not Know Did you know that having diabetes increases your risk of developing cataracts faster and earlier in life? The crystalline lens in your eye is nourished by the Aqueous Humor-the clear fluid that circulates in the...
Diabetics Need Annual Eye Exams! Diabetes and the related diabetic eye problem of diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause preventable blindness in the United States among adults age 20 to 74. About 1/3 of the 30 million Americans with diabetes have diabetic...
