About: Jamieson

March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month and this month, we’re addressing a serious eye problem that plagues millions: digital eyestrain. Digital-related eyestrain, though temporary, is serious. While it may not necessitate a trip to the hospital or cause permanent damage, it does cause painful and productivity-hindering side effects like migraines or blurry vision. According to […]

• Posted on: Mar 6 2019
• By: Jamieson

Your vision is precious, but as you grow older, your chance of developing the vision-threatening condition called Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) increases. This February is AMD Awareness Month, and we’re revealing the best ways to prevent this condition from developing or progressing, so you can maintain healthy vision for life. What is AMD? According to […]

• Posted on: Feb 6 2019
• By: Jamieson

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the country, accounting for 9-12% of all cases. This Glaucoma Awareness Month, we’re dispelling common myths about the disease, so you can better protect your vision, receive treatment to delay the disease’s progression, and maintain healthy eyes and vision for life. Myth #1: If you don’t have […]

• Posted on: Jan 12 2019
• By: Jamieson

From snow glare to Christmas tree injuries to champagne corks gone awry, our eyes encounter a wide array of seasonal dangers during winter. While it may be unreasonable to wear safety goggles while playing with new toys on Christmas morning, being aware of potential hazards can help keep your holidays injury-free and full of cheer! […]

• Posted on: Nov 25 2018
• By: Jamieson

We are so excited to announce a new part of our practice: Eye for Beauty Aesthetics at Cornea Consultants of Albany! After decades of taking care of patients’ eyesight, we are elated to now offer our patients several options to help them reach their cosmetic and beauty goals. Before dermal injections were used for cosmetic […]

• Posted on: Nov 15 2018
• By: Jamieson

In the United States, over 100 million people are diabetic or prediabetic. While we often consider diabetes to be an issue that leads to heart and kidney diseases, it can also have a devastating effect on vision and eye health when left unchecked. Spreading awareness during Diabetic Eye Disease Month is especially important since an […]

• Posted on: Nov 14 2018
• By: Jamieson

It’s Halloween Safety Month and we’re unpacking the ghoulish ways you may be putting yourself and your eyes in danger. Last year, the National Retail Federation estimated that Americans spent over $9 billion on Halloween, with a large proportion of that money being used to purchase elaborate costumes. But going to extremes to create an […]

• Posted on: Feb 2 2016
• By: Jamieson