Maryland's Health Matters - Midtown - Winter 2013 - (Page 8)

Keep TreaTmenT in Focus placed in the eye. It never has to be are able to leave shortly after the replaced and it does the majority of surgery and can resume their normal the function that the natural lens activities the next day. used to do." Cataract surgery is performed using minimally invasive surgical techniques for a faster recovery. An incision a If you are 60 or older, you should have a comprehensive dilated eye exam at least once every two years. Glaucoma inch is created, then the phacoemul- Glaucoma is a serious eye condition sification starts, which dissolves the that affects older adults. the tiny incision. glaucoma. The pressure test (tonometry) is quick and painless. After your eye is little longer than one-eighth of an cataract so it can be removed through Patients have access to eye care services that range from routine eye care to the most sophisticated surgery or treatment. For an appointment, call 410-225-8070. numbed with drops, a sophisticated device is used to measure eye pressure. "Glaucoma cannot be prevented, but Because you can have glaucoma the extent of the damage it can cause without any symptoms, it's important to can be controlled," Dr. Friedel says. "At The surgical time for cataract sur- check every year whether the pressure its worst state, glaucoma can cause gery is seven to 15 minutes. Patients in your eye is elevated-an early sign of permanent blindness that cannot be 8 Maryland's HealtH Matters Walk-in appointments are welcome from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.,

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Maryland's Health Matters - Midtown - Winter 2013

Maryland's Health Matters - Midtown - Winter 2013
Contents
A Healthy Start
Seeing Is Believing
A Lifesaving Gift
At a Glance
Make Heart Health a Family Affair

Maryland's Health Matters - Midtown - Winter 2013