- Emergency CareDid you know that every year sports-related eye injuries account for 40,000 emergency room visits? This is one eye trauma every 13 minutes! Eye Care experts report that the vast majority of the reported damage could be simply avoided by wearing proper eye protection. The majority of eye damaging accidents...
- GlaucomaTonometry is a test to detect glaucoma by measuring the pressure inside your eye or IOP (intraocular pressure). Glaucoma can cause vision loss and even blindness if the IOP in the eye is too high and damages the optic nerve.
- Macular DegenerationDid you know that age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of vision loss and blindness among adults aged 50 and above? AMD occurs when the part of the retina responsible for your sharp central vision, the macula, begins to deteriorate. Central vision is the visual field...
- Laser Eye SurgeryLASIK can correct nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. With a special technique called monovision, it can also reduce the need for reading glasses among patients over age 40 who wear bifocals.
- CataractsCataracts affect millions of people nationwide and as the population continues to age, the numbers keep increasing. The good news is, cataracts are often manageable and treatable. As June is Cataract Awareness Month, here are some facts you should know to help you recognize cataracts and prevent permanent vision loss....
- Eye ExamAddressing vision problems in young children is extremely important. Left untreated, they can cause permanent vision damage. Dr. Thomas Ginman is one of the few optometrists in the Tucson, AZ area who specializes in eye exams for children. Dr. Ginman has extensive training in pediatric eye care. Reading, texting, and extended computer time can all contribute to vision problems. If your child engages in any of these activities, schedule an appointment for an eye exam with our Tucson eye doctor today.
- Diabetes Care
- Skin CancerThanks to measures to create awareness of the dangers of Ultraviolet (UV) exposure to your skin, (such as sunburn and skin cancer), most are familiar with the need for applying sunscreen and avoiding direct contact with the sun particularly during the blazing summer months. But how many of us...
- Acne Treatment
- Allergies