Macular Degeneration Could Rob You of Sight and Quality of Life
As we age, our risk for reduced vision goes up. A condition called macular degeneration plays a major role in this increased risk: The disease affects eyesight for more than 10 million older Americans, more than cataracts and glaucoma combined. That’s why Hattiesburg Eye Clinic is joining with other eye care providers to recognize Age-Related […]
Why Your Child Needs More Than a School Vision Screening
With another school year beginning in August or September, many schools will conduct health screenings for their students, including vision. This is great news if your child’s school performs these: It could alert you to possible problems with their eyesight. But don’t count on these screenings to give you the complete picture about your child’s […]
Cataract Awareness Month: Dr. Richardson Restores Vision to Hattiesburg Woman
Cataract Surgery Restores Vision to Hattiesburg Woman In 2000 Sherry Pullens, a Hattiesburg real estate broker, underwent Lasik laser eye surgery to correct her nearsightedness. The procedure allowed her to give up glasses. “Lasik truly changed my life for the better,” says Pullens. In recent years, though, the sharp focus she enjoyed began to fade […]