by Jeff | Jan 15, 2020 | Eye Conditions
Everyone’s eyes itch from time to time. But, if itching is frequent and you notice crusting around your eyelids, it might be time to get an eye care professional to check it out. Because you might have a condition called blepharitis. In blepharatis, the eyelids...
by Jeff | Feb 26, 2016 | cataract, Laser
Cataract microsurgery is one of the most common surgical procedures done in the U.S., with a very high success rate. Cataract are very common–it’s estimated that half of the population 60 or older has a cataract of some form, so the field is continually studied, and...
by Jeff | Feb 22, 2016 | Eye Conditions
Glaucoma can rob you of your sight. That’s why a glaucoma test is included in routine eye exams. Glaucoma causes damage to the optic nerve, which communicates the images the eye processes to the brain. Traditionally, it was thought that high optic fluid pressure...
by Jeff | Jan 15, 2016 | Laser
Dr. Deborah DiStefano and Distefano Eye Center have performed more LASIK procedures than any other practice in the Chattanooga area. Dr. DiStefano, in fact, has performed more than 20,000 LASIK surgeries and was one of the early practitioners of refractive surgery,...
by Jeff | Dec 11, 2015 | Eye Conditions
Floaters and flashes are common occurences, and many people experience them over the course of their lives. In most cases, these are not serious vision issues, but sometimes they can signal a bigger problem. That’s why it’s important to consult your eye...
