If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and thought your eyes make you look tired or older than you feel, you’re not alone. The area around our eyes is one of the first places that shows signs of aging.
Jenny May has worn glasses since she was in third grade. Dealing with her strong prescription glasses became just another part of daily life. That is, until she experienced a life-changing vision correction surgery.
A headache caused by idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) results from increased pressure in the skull around the brain. Swelling can cause vision problems and is one of the earliest signs of IIH.
The future of laser vision correction has arrived in our state. Nebraska Medicine’s Truhlsen Eye Institute now offers advanced laser technology called WaveLight® Plus.
For Lori Bausch, RN, the decision to get LASIK surgery was life changing. The Nebraska Medicine float staff nurse and avid skydiver had considered the procedure for years before finally taking the leap.
We spoke to Nebraska Medicine ophthalmologist Brian Armstrong, MD, to help you understand ocular shingles and take action if you or someone you know is affected.
The Weigel Williamson Center for Visual Rehabilitation helps individuals with low vision regain their independence by providing them with adaptive tools and real world training.
Fuchs’ dystrophy is caused by the loss of corneal endothelial cells. In Fuchs' dystrophy, these cells die off more rapidly than normal, leading to fluid buildup and corneal swelling.
Larry Anderson, 81, saw a dermatologist in Shenandoah, Iowa, for spots on his eyelid that never seemed to go away. Anderson was referred to Nebraska Medicine and says he was dumbfounded by the results of his surgeries.
Gregg Dahlheim trusted Truhlsen Eye Institute to not only remove his cataracts but perfect his vision with fully adjustable lenses implanted into both eyes.
Anyone can trip and fall regardless of age, but the risk increases with age. Losing one's sense of balance and diminished strength and flexibility is a leading cause of injury among older adults.
