by Craig Helm | Jul 25, 2022 | Medical
What is Pterygium A pterygium is a growth that occurs on the surface of the eye. The word comes from the Greek word for “wing”, which characterizes the shape of this growth. It usually occurs on the inner portion of the white part of the eye and extends onto the...
by Craig Helm | Jun 28, 2022 | Medical
Leaving Santa Clarita for Eye Care? It is not uncommon for me to see a patient who was initially referred outside of the Santa Clarita Valley for care that can be rendered here at the highest level. Sometimes competitive pressures and financial alliances are the...
by Craig Helm | May 24, 2022 | Medical
Glaucoma Frequent Questions Who’s at the most risk for glaucoma?Anyone can get glaucoma. However, if you’re over age 50, diabetic, have high blood-pressure or have a family member with glaucoma, you are at higher risk for glaucoma than others. Is there any way to...
by Craig Helm | Mar 28, 2022 | Medical
Understanding Glaucoma Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of preventable blindness in the U.S. In general, glaucoma occurs when pressure builds up in the eye and causes damage to the optic nerve. The optic nerve is like an electric cable with over a million wires...
by Craig Helm | Feb 22, 2022 | Medical
Understanding Dry Eye Many who live in the Santa Clarita and Antelope Valleys are familiar with the common symptoms of dry eye disease such as redness, irritation, and chronically feeling like something is in the eyes. Other common symptoms, although classic, are not...
