You may have heard of Graves’ disease. Named for Robert Graves, who first described the condition in Ireland in 1835, Graves’ disease is an autoimmune system disorder that results in an overproduction of thyroid hormones. This hyperthyroidism can affect many different body systems. At the Central Valley Eye Medical, we diagnose and treat a specific […]
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You know about our eye expertise at Central Valley Eye Medical, addressing every conceivable eye condition from glaucoma to cataracts. But you may not be aware that we also offer some cosmetic oculoplastic services, such as eyelid surgery, Botox injections, and microdermabrasion. One of our cosmetic services is microdermabrasion. Everyone knows that exfoliation is the
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When you develop a growth within the orbit, the bony housing that is about 2 inches deep and protects all but the front of the eye, this is an orbital tumor. These tumors are usually benign, but they can still be dangerous for your vision because as they grow, they can place pressure on the
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Floaters are an odd thing about our vision. These see-through lines or strings seem to look like a specimen of pond water put under a microscope. But instead of a petri dish, they’re floating about in front of your vision, hence the name floater. When you’re looking at a detailed background, such as a forest
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Soft contact lenses are quite technologically advanced. They can correct for large refractive errors; they can correct for astigmatism; and they can actually breathe when on your eye. They are so comfortable that wearers can be tempted to leave them in overnight or sometimes even when taking a shower or swimming. Bad idea. While some
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OK, you just had your eye exam at one of our three Central Valley Eye Medical Group locations and now you have a prescription for eyeglasses. Of course, your best bet would be to take it right over to our optical shop right in our offices where we have all the latest frames, one sure
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Pterygium is an eye condition that affects people who spend a great deal of time outdoors. It involves the growth of pink, fleshy tissue on the conjunctiva (white part of the eye), usually on the side toward the nose. The cause of pterygium is excessive exposure to ultraviolet light, dust, wind, sand, and humidity. Put
At Central Valley Eye Medical Group, we take pride in staying at the forefront of vision technology. For laser vision correction that means CustomVue™ Individualized Laser Vision Correction. This establishes a new standard in laser vision correction, and we now offer this procedure at Central Valley for patients who qualify. What is different about CustomVue?
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If you experience sudden flashes or the appearance of a series of new floaters across your vision, you may have a detached retina. Retinal detachment is an emergency situation where the thin tissue at the back of the eye, the retina, pulls away from the wall. If a detached retina isn’t treated immediately, it can
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The eyes have it. While this is a take on the usual “ayes have it” from parliamentary procedure, it is really true — the eyes do have it. When asked, most people say the eyes are the first things they notice when looking at another person, particularly for the first time. Unfortunately, the skin around
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