Talamo Laser Eye Consultants
LASIK - Laser Eye Surgery
If you are seeking investigating LASIK or PRK in Boston call us today to get the answers you have been seeking.
Cataract patients now have the option to have their vision corrected to allow them to see at both near and far distances after cataract surgery!
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Our DOCTORS
Dr. Jonathan H. Talamo's clinical team includes Dr. Kathryn M. Hatch, Dr. Karen L. Zar and a group of experienced, talented, caring office and operating room personnel whose principal goal is to make your visit with us as informative, pleasant and as stress-free as possible.
Macular Degeneration
Macular Degeneration also known as Age-Related Macular Degeneration is a serious vision condition that can result in permanent blindness if not treated early and properly. Due to the severity of this disease our practice encourages regular eye examinations, which involves a dilation. ARMD or simply macular degeneration is an eye disease that affects the macula, a part of the retina in your eye. The retina is a critical component of your vision because it is responsible for transmitting images to the brain. The retina is located at the back of the eye and is connected to the brain via the optic nerve. The macula is a critical component of the retina and is located in the center of the retina. The macula changes light into nerve signals that will then travel through the optic nerve to the brain. Macular degeneration affects this central vision often blurring images and fine print. When macular degeneration is severe, central vision becomes distorted and vision is profoundly affected.
Macular Degeneration usually occurs with older people but has been known to strike early in certain cases. Some of the factors that may increase your risk of developing Macular Degeneration include:
• High Blood Pressure
• Smoking
• Over-exposure to sunlight and UV radiation
• Obesity
• Family History
• Poor Diet
While treatment options for macular degeneration are not as successful as for many other conditions, there have been important new treatment years. Please contact us if you are interested in learning more.