Wednesday, 24 June 2015 10:11

Understanding the Aging Eye Process

What signs should you look for before things get too blurry?
Just as your body and mind age, so do your eyes.

This can be concerning, because the ability to see may rank number-one as the most important of all your senses.

According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, 22 million Americans have cataracts, 2.3 million Americans have glaucoma, and 3.2 million Americans have dry eye syndrome.

What are some signs of aging eyes that you should be looking out for?

Dr. Tom Tooma shares the signs of aging eyes and when you should seek medical attention.

Additional Info

  • Segment Number: 2
  • Audio File: healthy_talk/1526ht3b.mp3
  • Featured Speaker: Tom Tooma, MD
  • Guest Bio: Tom Tooma Dr. Tom Tooma, MD, is the founder at NVISION Eye Centers. A preeminent leader, Dr. Tooma was the first doctor in California to perform LASIK surgery, the first to perform Custom Wavefront Guided LASIK and the first to use the FemtoSecond Laser (IntraLase FS30 – All Laser LASIK), a safer and more precise method than a traditional blade to increase a patient's chances of achieving 20/20, or better, vision.

    Dr. Tooma received his M.D. from Loma Linda University School of Medicine, where he also completed his internship in internal medicine and residency in ophthalmology. He completed his fellowship in Corneal Surgery and External Disease at the Emory University Department of Ophthalmology in Atlanta, Georgia, and has been a board-certified ophthalmologist for more than 25 years.
  • Length (mins): 10
  • Waiver Received: No
  • Host: Mike Smith, MD