Entries by Carolina Clavijo

Summer, 2018 Newsletter

Visionary Eye Doctors NewsletterSummer, 2018 In This Issue Meet our new Cornea and External Disease Specialist, Dr. Sarezky Even Non-Surfers can get Surfer’s Eye – Pterygium/Carnosidad It’s Back to School Time and We Have Some Great Promotions  We are excited to welcome Dan Sarezky, MD! Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Cataract and Refractive Surgery Comprehensive […]

Does RLE really prevent me from getting cataracts?

Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) is gaining popularity as a surgical option for people who are over age 45 and beyond who want to decrease or eliminate their dependence on glasses or contacts. As we age, we all expect different parts of their body to become slightly less functional with wear and tear over time. People […]

How to Protect Your Eyes from a Pterigión or Carnosidad?

How to protect your eyes from a Pterygium | Pterigión | Carnosidad? Most people may have not heard of a pterygium, and you may be wondering what the heck a pterygium is? Pronounced (turr-idge-ee-um) it may be easier to remember it by its nickname, Surfer’s Eye. Tell me more about Pterigión | Carnosidad… A pterygium is […]

Is Having a Pterygium Dangerous?

Study Finds Pterygium may increase risk of Cutaneous Melanomas A pterygium is a visible growth on the surface of the eye. It typically emerges as a triangular, soft-tissue growth from the corner of the eye, with a pink and fleshy appearance. This growth is the body’s way of trying to protect the eye from intense […]

Thinking of having your Pterygium removed?

How to select the best surgeon… If you feel you would like to have a consult with a surgeon for your pterygium due to symptoms, vision issues and/or the overall appearance of your eyes, here are some essential considerations and questions you may wish to ask in order to receive the best possible medical or […]