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CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE | UT ALUMNI TOUR EEC | EEC HOSTS TOURNAMENT |
A Newsletter For Friends
and Patients of the Eye Care Center 1-800-870-5473
Tullahoma:
931-393-2020Shelbyville:
931-684-0191Winchester:
931-967-7939Fayetteville:
931-438-1100McMinnville:
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Norris Elected Vice President of Academy
Hunter Norris, M.D. was recently elected by his peers to the position of Vice President of the Nashville Academy of Ophthalmology. He served as secretary the last two years.
As Vice President Dr. Norris will be involved in communicating the Academy's message to members and the general public. In this leadership position he will help define legislative needs at both the State and Federal levels as well as organize Diagram tonics for monthly CME meetings. He will then serve as President for next year '99-'00.
New Implant for Cataract Surgery Available Locally
The thirteen million Americans who suffer from cataracts now have access to the first significant treatment advance in over a decade according to Hunter Norris, M.D., an Ophthalmologist with the Eye Care Center.
The Array Multi-focal Intraocular Lens (IOL) is the first lens implant that allows Ophthalmologists to offer cataract patients a range of vision. After cataract surgery, the FDA approved lens may make glasses or bifocals mostly unnecessary for many patients' everyday activities. Current lens implants provide vision at only one set distance.
"For the first time, we have an artificial lens that allows someone to see well in the distance and then read something up close after cataract surgery - in many cases without glasses. This may greatly enhance patients' quality of life," said Dr. Norris.
"Until now the best we could offer people requiring cataract surgery was a monofocal lens, which provides vision at one set distance, usually far. As a result, eyeglasses are typically needed for performing activities at arm's length or closer, such as reading or sewing," added Dr. Norris.
The leading cause of vision loss among adults age 60 and older, cataracts affect 42% of Americans between the ages of 52 and 64 and 73% of those between the ages of 65 and 74. Once the cataract condition has progressed to a point where surgery is warranted, cataracts are treated by removing the clouded lens and replacing it with an artificial intraocular lens inserted through an incision in the eye.
Cataract surgery is essentially painless using the latest advances
in cataract surgery found at the Eye Care Center and lsts an average
of only 10 minutes. Most patients see excellent results in 24-48 hours.
You got the new lunch box, the new school clothes, pencils and paper. But did you, like many parents, forget another important item in the "back-to-school" hustle - a professional eye exam?
Undiscovered vision problems may be the cause of learning difficulties and a child's dislike of reading, according to Dr. Elina Blaha, an Optometrist at the Eye Care Center. By age 5 or older, children's vision should be screened yearly by their pediatrician if an eye exam is not provided by the school, says the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Among school age children, an estimated 1 in 4 has a vision problem and among preschoolers, I in 20. "Parents are often not aware that a child has a vision problem unless there is some visible sign, such as crossed eyes. And children don't complain because they don't know what they 'should' be seeing," said Dr. Blaha.
An eye exam would test for distance visual acuity, the most important single test of visual ability. An exam will also detect such vision problems as lazy eye, myopia, hyperopia and strabismus (muscle imbalance).
" Early detection and treatment is vital in children with such eye problems. If the condition is not treated before age six or seven, permanent vision impairment can be the result. Poor vision can also affect learning abilities," according to Dr. Blaha.
Children observed to have any of the following signs should attend the screening: rubs eyes frequently, attempts to brush away blur, has dizziness, headaches or nausea following close work, squints or blinks excessively, or shuts or covers one eye.
GLAUCOMA: Leading Cause of Blindness
Glaucoma, high pressure of the eye, is the leading cause of blindness throughout the world, but fortunately is treatable with prevention. "Those that are most at risk are diabetics, senior citizens, African-Americans, and those who are near-sighted with, additionally, a family history of glaucoma," said Dr. Stewart Galloway, co-owner and Ophthalmologist at the Eye Care Center.
Most people think glaucoma is a condition that is painful with red eyes that has something to do with tears. Nothing could be further from the truth, because typically the most common form of glaucoma is not painful, and does not cause redness to the eye. "Early detection is so important for prevention and proper treatment of glaucoma," said Dr. Galloway.
More goes into a glaucoma eye exam than just checking the eye pressure with a little blue circular light. In other words, a normal eye pressure doesn't rule out evidence of glaucoma, because eye pressure can go up and down all of the time.
Glaucoma is treatable and preventable, but not curable or reversible once damage occurs. Therefore, it is certainly important to get to the very best eye doctor possible for even routine checks.
| Cigarettes, Cigars, Can Cause Serious Damage | University of Tennessee Alumni Group Tours Eye Care Center |
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Here's a warning smokers might not know about. Smoking products, such as cigarettes or cigars, can cause serious damage to children's eyes. These products rank as the second leading cause of injury to children under five years of age and affect more than 3,000 youngsters annually. More than 8 3,000 eye injuries strike children each year. Approximately 90 percent could be prevented through safety practices and use of proper eye protection. |
As part of a continuing education opportunity provided for Alumni and friends of the college of The University of Tennessee, 101 UT graduates were recently treated to a tour and Laser demonstration by R. Craig Collier, M.D., of The Eye Care Center. The theme of the group's Summer study program "How Things Work" provided an excellent forum for Dr. Collier to discuss the latest technological advances in eye care. |
ECC Hosts Basketball Tournament
For the fourth straight year, the Eye Care Center has hosted a basketball tournament for area middle school students. This year's tourmnament, the Tip Off Classic, was played November 5 and 7 and featured boys and girls teams from East and West Middle Schools in Tullahoma, Moore County and Westwood in Manchester.
All proceeds from the gate and concessions were returned to the four schools for their basketball programs. Approximately $2000 was raised to support their programs.
And most important, a good timed was had by all!
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