Reviewed By: Dr. Jitendra Swarup, M.D. Cataracts are very common, especially as we age. More than half of all Americans aged 80 or older either have cataracts or have had surgery to remove them, according to the National Eye Institute (NEI). At first, you might not even notice a cataract developing. But over time, it can […]
As we age, our eyesight naturally changes. Many of us find ourselves reaching for reading glasses or struggling to focus on objects up close. This is often due to a common age-related condition called presbyopia, where the lens of the eye loses its flexibility. But what if you could drop the readers and see clearly […]
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Reviewed By: Dr. Peter V. Mitrev, M.D Every January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, the best time to educate ourselves about this serious eye condition and the types of glaucoma eye surgery. Glaucoma is characterized by the degeneration of retinal ganglion cells and is the most common cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. While increased intraocular pressure […]
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Albemarle Eye Center, a practice of US Eye, is proud to announce that Dr. Sean W. Smolenyak has been elected as the 2025 President of the North Carolina Optometric Society (NCOS). Dr. Smolenyak’s appointment follows his distinguished leadership and years of dedicated service to the NCOS, including various roles on the Executive Council and as […]
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Reviewed By: Dr. Jitendra Swarup Your preoperative consultation is the perfect opportunity for an open and informative discussion with your surgeon. As any patient would, you want to be well-prepared and confident about your upcoming laser cataract eye surgery. Your vision is precious, and by educating yourself and asking the right questions, you can alleviate […]
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Thanksgiving turns the word “feast” into a double entendre—a feast for the eyes as much as it is for the palate. The tables are set, the food is hot, and the aromas are beckoning. But who knew a dinner that looked this good could actually impact how we see? As more and more Americans are […]
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Do you need to know what to ask a contact lens specialist? Whether you are new to contact lenses or just considering them, they require special care. Dr. Tim Klugh, a contact lens specialist from Albemarle Eye Center with decades of experience fitting contacts and glasses to challenging patients, answers these questions below to empower […]
Reviewed by: Cataract surgery is the only effective treatment for cataracts, whether laser or traditional. With 80% of human learning made possible by visual pathways, eye health directly correlates with quality of life. This can affect the most trivial daily activities, from getting out of bed in the morning to reading the facial expression of […]
Cataracts can often be seen as a natural aspect of aging, gradually making their presence known as we go through life. Whether you’re in your late thirties, noticing subtle changes in your vision, or celebrating a milestone in your sixties, it’s perfectly normal to have questions about cataracts and the potential for surgery. Many people […]
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The World Health Organization marks around 65.2 million people affected by cataracts, which cause moderate to severe vision loss in over a third of cases. As people grow older and average life expectancy increases worldwide, the influx of people with cataracts will mirror that growth. Although many individuals wait to seek treatment until their condition […]
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At Albemarle Eye Center, our research department continues to take part in numerous FDA-monitored clinical trials.
Our advanced eye care center is committed to improving ocular health, which is why we’re always on the search for new treatment options, medications, and medical devices that can benefit our patients
We are a proud partner of US Eye, a leading group of patient-centric, vertically integrated multi-specialty physician practices providing patients with care in ophthalmology, optometry, dermatology and cosmetic facial surgery.
