January 2024 Blog – Glaucoma Awareness Month
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, an observance that aims to spread knowledge and information regarding the sight-stealing disease affecting over 70 million people, worldwide. Dr. Megan Heil, Ophthalmologist, at Boling Vision Center, sat down to answer a few of the frequently asked questions that she receives when working with glaucoma patients and/or their loved ones. … Read More
The Importance of Glaucoma Awareness
Did you know that there are over 3 million Americans who have glaucoma right now? The National Eye Institute predicts that the numbers will stand at 4.2 million by 2030. We’d also like to introduce our newest glaucoma specialist, Dr. Molly M. Walsh, MD, MPH who is a new member of the Boling Vision Center… Read More
Glaucoma – The Silent Thief of Sight
Glaucoma is a serious eye condition that shows no early warning signs or symptoms and is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. Typically, the optic nerve becomes damaged because of high pressure in the eye, however, there are other causes that can contribute to the continued damage of the optic… Read More
