Solar eclipse eye safety / Use eclipse solar filters - A State of Sight # 138 Many people are very excited about the upcoming total solar eclipse in North America. Be sure to protect your eyes adequately if you wish to view the eclipse. Watch this episode of A State of Sight with Isaac Porter, MD to learn how to be safe and what can happen from sun damage. Raindrop corneal inlay improves near vision for presbyopia - A State of Sight #133 The Raindrop near vision inlay is able to improve up close vision by changing the shape of the cornea. It can be a great solution for patients with presbyopia (age related focus dysfunction). Watch this episode of A State of Sight with Isaac Porter, MD to learn more about this new technology. Plaquenil Screening Eye Exam, Hydroxychloroquine Toxicity - A State of Sight #23 Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) used for lupus and rheumatoid arthritis can cause toxicity to the retina leading to vision loss. In this episode of A State of Sight, Isaac Porter, MD explains how plaquenil and chloroquine can affect vision and why it is important to have screening eye exams when using the drugs.
Solar eclipse eye safety / Use eclipse solar filters - A State of Sight # 138 Many people are very excited about the upcoming total solar eclipse in North America. Be sure to protect your eyes adequately if you wish to view the eclipse. Watch this episode of A State of Sight with Isaac Porter, MD to learn how to be safe and what can happen from sun damage.
Raindrop corneal inlay improves near vision for presbyopia - A State of Sight #133 The Raindrop near vision inlay is able to improve up close vision by changing the shape of the cornea. It can be a great solution for patients with presbyopia (age related focus dysfunction). Watch this episode of A State of Sight with Isaac Porter, MD to learn more about this new technology.
Plaquenil Screening Eye Exam, Hydroxychloroquine Toxicity - A State of Sight #23 Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) used for lupus and rheumatoid arthritis can cause toxicity to the retina leading to vision loss. In this episode of A State of Sight, Isaac Porter, MD explains how plaquenil and chloroquine can affect vision and why it is important to have screening eye exams when using the drugs.