Fifty Plus Advocates

By Dr. Steven A. Nielsen After the age of 40, we begin to lose the ability to focus, or accommodate, the lens of our eyes. This is not caused by disease or illness — it is just a natural part of the aging process. When the ability to focus is lost, the eyes cannot adjust [...]

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By Dr. Jean Keamy The FDA recently approved the use of the femtosecond laser for performing some steps in cataract surgery and refractive lens exchange (removal of a clear lens). It can also be used to make incisions on the cornea to reduce astigmatism. The femtosecond laser provides many benefits during cataract surgery or refractive [...]

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By Steven A. Nielsen A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) helps pay for medical expenses not covered by insurance. With the costs of health insurance on the rise, this benefit offers great assistance to your financial bottom line. A FSA is a voluntary benefit that enables individuals to have a predetermined, pre-tax dollar amount automatically withdrawn [...]

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By Dr. Jean Keamy Many of my patients have no eye complaints and only need glasses or nothing at all. Through an un-dilated pupil, a limited view of the optic nerve, blood vessels and macula can be obtained. The peripheral retina and optic nerve details cannot be thoroughly examined without dilation. Some patients have family history, medical issues, [...]

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By Steven A. Nielsen Often referred to as “the sneak thief of sight,” glaucoma is the second leading cause of preventable blindness globally and the leading cause of blindness among those of African-American and Hispanic descents. Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that lead to optic nerve damage. In most cases, this damage is [...]

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By Dr. Jean Keamy Cataracts typically occur in patients over 50. At birth the lens is crystal clear, but with time it gets cloudy. This cloudy lens or cataract can appear like a film over the eye, but the lens inside the eye actually changes color and density. It often resembles a dark amber marble. [...]

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