Omaha District UMC

Living with low vision is a concern for many, especially those age fifty and more. One of the types of eye problems often associated with the people in this age is the age macular degeneration. A degenerative condition of the macula, which is located on the back of the retina in the eye, this may [...]

When we speak of the eyes dangers of buying contact lenses without a prescription, only the chance of damage to the cornea. Prior to February 2004 in the United States, only some regions could have a copy of their Rx. However, if the legislature in the matter, all consumers in the country were already Rights. [...]

Everyone loves the look and feel their best, this is a reason that cosmetic surgery is so popular of late. Most people would think that women are the only ones interested in cosmetic surgery, but in reality, almost as many men have cosmetic surgery than women.
Both men and women struggling with self-esteem, and for many, [...]

By the time you finish this short article, you have a new understanding on how to keep your child’s eyes healthy. You will receive a surprise at the end, but not PEEK, please!
Many parents are very concerned about their children’s eyes, and they should be. Our eyes are very important. They really help us in [...]

People need to provide good care of their lenses. Cleaning of contact lenses and storing them in the solution must be a daily ritual to make them clean and soft and not let them to dry. Again, this would ensure that the lenses are dust free and would not cause any irritation or itching in [...]

I had 20/20 vision all my life until I was 27 years old. I first noticed a problem while driving at night. It seemed like I was with double vision. So I went to an eye-level physician and was told that I am short-sighted. I can not remember what my prescription was, but the doctor [...]

Contact lenses are thin discs that when they are on the cornea of the eye serve as a substitute for eyeglasses. The conditions that corrected by contact lenses are the same as the conditions corrected by eyeglasses and include the following:
• astigmatism (distorted vision)
• Myopia (nearsightedness)
• Hyperopia (farsightedness)
• Presbyopia (need Bifocal)
Just as no two sets [...]

The prospect of having clear vision without glasses or contacts can be almost irresistible. Today, LASIK surgery has a very real possibility for millions around the world. However, if you are toying with the idea that this operation is done, then here are a few things you need to know.
Stop with contacts
They must be prepared [...]

Glaucoma, the primary cause of preventable blindness, affects many people from the newly born babies, aging seniors. Although it is technically not an eye disease, it is actually a degenerative condition can be detected, treated and hampered by periodic simple and painless eye examinations and follow-up treatments. If caught in the early stages, an ophthalmologist [...]

Everyone on this planet starts in the same way. One sperm cell fertilizes an egg. As each day passes, something new developed. Within two to three weeks to develop the eye and even after birth, eye and vision continues to develop and grow stronger. In fact, it is not until three years that a child [...]