Women’s Eye Health: Why Gender Matters for Your Vision
The bad news for women is that their half of the population faces a higher likelihood of glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration, two leading causes of blindness. According to research from Prevent Blindness America, women account for approximately two-thirds of blindness and visual impairment cases worldwide. The good news? The likelihood of these diseases rises […]
Understanding Insurance Changes
Insurance policies change frequently, and staying informed about these updates is essential for managing your eye care costs effectively. Whether you have employer-sponsored coverage, Medicare, Medicaid, or marketplace insurance, understanding common changes can help you avoid unexpected expenses and maximize your benefits. Common Insurance Changes That Affect Eye Care Patients Changes to insurance policies can […]
The Role of AI in Ophthalmology
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming various industries, and healthcare is no exception. Among the medical specialties benefiting from AI, ophthalmology has emerged as a field where AI-driven innovations are showing remarkable promise. From improving diagnostic accuracy to enhancing treatment protocols, AI has the potential to revolutionize eye care and significantly impact patient outcomes. The Growing […]
Healthy Aging Means Taking Care Of Your Eyes
Getting older changes every inch of us from our hairlines to our toenails, so it’s not surprising that our eyes change as well. Much like proper diet and exercise may be important factors in healthy aging, there are steps that may be taken to promote healthy eyes. After all, what is healthy aging without healthy […]
Randall N. Stein, MD, Joins Horizon Eye Care
Horizon Eye Care has hired Randall N. Stein, MD, as a staff ophthalmologist. Dr. Stein brings to Horizon several specialties, including medical and surgical treatment of glaucoma, as well as cataract and laser-assisted cataract surgery. He will be based at Horizon’s Huntersville, Mooresville and University offices. Lewis R. Gaskin, MD, president of the practice, says Dr. […]
Steven J. Ryder, MD, Joins Horizon Eye Care
Horizon Eye Care has hired Steven J. Ryder, MD, as a staff ophthalmologist. Dr. Ryder brings to Horizon several specialties, including in the areas of retina/vitreous and diabetic eye disease. He will be based at Horizon’s Cotswold, Pineville and Waverly offices. Lewis R. Gaskin, MD, president of the practice, says Dr. Ryder “will enhance Horizon’s […]
Hunter S. Stolldorf, MD, Joins Horizon Eye Care
Horizon Eye Care has hired Hunter S. Stolldorf, MD, as a staff ophthalmologist. Dr. Stolldorf brings to Horizon a number of specialties, including cataract surgery, laser-assisted cataract surgery, LASIK surgery and medical and laser treatment of glaucoma. He will be based at Horizon’s Cotswold and Mooresville offices. Lewis R. Gaskin, MD, president of the practice, […]
Waverly Location Now Open
Horizon Eye Care, consistently confirmed by peers as the most trusted eye care center in Charlotte, is now open in the one of the city’s most popular locations. Horizon’s new full-service, multi-specialty location features a state-of-the-art facility that includes 8,300 square feet of medical space. The staff at Waverly consists of four ophthalmologists, one […]