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December 11, 2019
In Patient care

Did you know that a poor diet can lead to blindness?

Did you know that a poor diet can lead to blindness? Dietary deficiencies are rare in developed world because of easy access to nutritious food, but the story of the 17-year-old boy who became legally blind from eating a diet of only chips, fries, white bread, and processed pork shows that you can be blinded by what you don’t eat. It was concluded that his diet resulted in B12 deficiency; low levels of vitamin D, copper and selenium; high levels of zinc, and severe optic neuropathy, which damaged his optic nerve and stole his sight. Physicians have long known that good nutrition benefits your vision, learn more at http://bit.ly/2OqBPKw

December 6, 2019
In Patient care

This Holiday Season, give the gift of sight

This Holiday Season, give the gift of sight by connecting an older loved one with an Ophthalmologist at High Country Macula. The leading causes of blindness and low vision are primarily age-related eye diseases. Early detection and treatment can help a loved one save, preserve, and restore their sight.

November 28, 2019
In Uncategorized

Do you or someone you know suffer from Sleep Apnea?

Do you or someone you know suffer from Sleep Apnea? New research shows that Sleep Apnea is a risk for developing Diabetic Retinopathy and Macula Edema, complications of Diabetes that are leading causes of vision loss or blindness in the United States. When people with Diabetes have poor control over their blood sugar levels, the tiny blood vessels at the back of the eyeball can become damaged. Researchers believe that Sleep Apnea may contribute to the development and worsening of these pathologies by increasing insulin resistance, elevating inflammation and raising blood pressure, all of which can damage the blood vessels behind the Retina. Learn more at http://bit.ly/2NliKc5 and share with anyone you know who experiences Sleep Apnea, and please leave us a review if this is helpful to you or someone you care about.
November 22, 2019
In Did you know?

Basketball is the leading cause of sports-related eye injuries in the United States

Now that the NBA season is in full swing, we’re reminded of the sobering statistics that show that basketball is the leading cause of sports-related eye injuries in the United States. The most common injuries among basketball player include scratched corneas, orbital trauma and fractures, and hyphema, when a contusion causes blood to collect in the front of the eye. Most of these injuries can be prevented by one simple step – wearing protective eyewear. Protective eyewear has become more and more prevalent on NBA courts in recent years, hopefully more and more stars take this precaution that can save their vision and possibly their careers. Share this with friends and family who are active in contact sports, and leave us a review if this is helpful to you or someone you care about.

November 20, 2019
In Patient care, Uncategorized

A medication widely prescribed for bladder conditions for decades has been found to be toxic to the Retina

A medication widely prescribed for bladder conditions for decades has been found to be toxic to the Retina. The drug Elmiron, which has been prescribed to hundreds of thousands of people suffering from chronic pain in the bladder and pelvis, causes a condition that mimics late-stage dry Age-related Macular Degeneration, and can result in permanent vision loss. Learn more at http://bit.ly/2PqYLLH and share with anyone you know who may have had a bladder condition. If you have been prescribed Elmiron, be sure to alert your Retinologist at High Country Macula.

November 15, 2019
In Patient care

Heading out of town for Thanksgiving?

Heading out of town for Thanksgiving? If you’ve had eye surgery, remember to check with your doctor before flying off on any holiday trip. Depending on the type of procedure you’ve had, you shouldn’t fly for at least 2 weeks after surgery. If you have a gas bubble to help heal a retina repair, you won’t be able to travel until the bubble is gone. Be sure to discuss your holiday travel plans with your Retinologist at High Country Macula.

November 12, 2019
In Pathologies

Although eye cancer is rare, the most common form is Choroidal Melanoma

Although eye cancer is rare, the most common form is Choroidal Melanoma, which originates in the Choroid, a dense layer of vessels that supplies blood to the Retina. In its early stages the cancer doesn’t interfere with vision, but later it may cause blurred vision or Retinal Detachment, with symptoms such as flashes of light or the illusion of a veil across the visual field. Regular eye exams are important, as early diagnosis of Choroidal Melanoma may be treated with laser or radiation treatments which may preserve vision and save the eye. If you or a loved one experiences these symptoms do not hesitate to contact your Retinologist at High Country Macula. Share this to help to preserve vision.

November 8, 2019
In Patient care

Do you know anyone who vapes? It may be damaging their vision

Do you know anyone who vapes? It may be damaging their vision. With 18 deaths and more than 1,000 cases of a mysterious lung disease linked to vaping, healthcare professionals are now warning that it may also have adverse effects on your eyes. A study published recently in Optometry and Vision Science found moderate to severe cases of dry eye and lower quality tear film among 21 vapers compared with 21 healthy non-vapers. Doctors believe that the vapor from electronic cigarettes is just as dangerous to your eyes as the smoke from regular cigarettes, which have been shown to heighten the risk of a number of eye conditions, including Age-related Macular Degeneration and Diabetic Retinopathy. Learn more at http://bit.ly/2JwISj2 and share with anyone you know who vapes. Please leave us a review if this is helpful to you or someone you care about.

November 5, 2019
In Our physicians

At High Country Macula, Drs. Seligson, Golubev and Hudson are fellowship trained in the management of all aspects of Vitreoretinal Pathology

High Country Macula’s Dr. Michael Seligson is a highly-respected Vitreoretinal surgeon with extensive experience in Microincisional (Sutureless) Pars Plana Vitrectomy (PPV). PPV is commonly recommended for diseases of the rear of the eyeball including Macular Pucker, Macular Hole, and Retinal Detachment. The procedure derives its name from the fact that the Vitreous humor gel is removed from the Pars Plana, the rear or posterior section of the interior of the eyeball, providing access to the Retina. At High Country Macula, Drs. Seligson, Golubev and Hudson are fellowship trained in the management of all aspects of Vitreoretinal Pathology and perform comprehensive diagnostic services at their care centers in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Gallup.

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