Why does it take so long to see my retina doctor?
In a typical insurance-based practice, retina specialist see about 40-60 patients a day. Yes, that’s right, 40-60 patients. You are 1 of 60 patients. A
March 22, 2023
The team at Envision Ophthalmology & Wellness believes healthy vision starts with a healthy body. As an ophthalmologist and lifestyle medicine specialist, Dr. E. Shanika Esparaz works with each patient to develop smart habits that can easily be put into action to help prevent vision loss. From delicious recipes and self-care resources to exercise plans and eyecare tips, she shares many of her recommendations right here on her blog.
In a typical insurance-based practice, retina specialist see about 40-60 patients a day. Yes, that’s right, 40-60 patients. You are 1 of 60 patients. A
Is there a way to monitor your vision at home? The answer is: Yes! At your dilated eye exam we will go over in detail
When a patient hears, “You have macular degeneration”, for the first time, many thoughts run through their head. That is where having a trusted retinal
If you have moderate dry macular degeneration or wet macular degeneration in one eye, consider speaking with your eye care provider about macular degeneration vitamins
Check out the results of one of Dr. Esparaz’s patients below. The patient could barely see to drive and after just one injection, the patient
“I woke up and couldn’t see my wife’s face anymore, that is when I knew something was wrong.” ~ 65 year old patient with new
How do you treat cataracts? Cataract surgery is a procedure to remove a cloudy lens, called a cataract, from the eye and replace it with
A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that affects vision. The lens is a clear part of the eye that helps
Listen in as we talk about how diabetes can affect your vision. In need of your yearly diabetic eye exam? Call us to schedule today.
Is blue light harmful to your retina? Blue light, which is a type of visible light with a shorter wavelength and higher energy than other