Leonard Teye-Botchway, Author at Bermuda International Institute of Ophthalmology

Does Age-related Macular Degeneration treatment hurt?

Leonard Teye-Botchway — Wed, 27 May 2020 15:00:35 +0000

Age-related Macular Degeneration treatment is quite comfortable for most patients. We ensure that patients are as comfortable as possible before beginning.

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How much does glaucoma treatment cost?

Leonard Teye-Botchway — Tue, 26 May 2020 15:00:56 +0000

The glaucoma treatment cost depends on the type of glaucoma the patient has. It also depends on their insurance coverage.

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Does cataract surgery hurt?

Leonard Teye-Botchway — Wed, 20 May 2020 15:00:04 +0000

Because of the anaesthetic eye drops we administer before and during a cataract operation, the treatment does not hurt. Most patients are very comfortable during the procedure.

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How much does laser eye surgery cost?

Leonard Teye-Botchway — Tue, 19 May 2020 15:00:21 +0000

The laser eye surgery cost depends on the eye condition being treated and the type of laser that we use.

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What are Age-related macular degeneration symptoms?

Leonard Teye-Botchway — Wed, 13 May 2020 15:00:27 +0000

Age-related Macular Degeneration symptoms start out with people seeing bends or kinks in straight lines. When the condition progresses, the vision blurs more.

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What are cataract symptoms?

Leonard Teye-Botchway — Tue, 12 May 2020 15:00:41 +0000

Cataract symptoms start off with blurred vision, distortion and difficulty driving at night. As cataract symptoms progress, they usually interfere with the patient's normal life.

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What are diabetic retinopathy symptoms?

Leonard Teye-Botchway — Wed, 06 May 2020 15:00:56 +0000

Often diabetic retinopathy symptoms go unnoticed until the condition progresses. This is why it's important to get ophthalmology assessments if you are prediabetic or have a family history of diabetes.

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What are glaucoma symptoms?

Leonard Teye-Botchway — Tue, 05 May 2020 15:00:22 +0000

Glaucoma symptoms depend on the type of glaucoma. If you are at risk for glaucoma, it is important to have regular eye assessments so that the condition doesn't progress.

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What are astigmatism symptoms?

Leonard Teye-Botchway — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 15:00:10 +0000

Astigmatism symptoms are usually blurred vision. The vision is blurred because incoming rays of light can't focus on the retina properly. Astigmatism is treatable in several ways.

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What are near-sightedness symptoms?

Leonard Teye-Botchway — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 15:00:14 +0000

The most common near-sightedness-symptom is trouble seeing far away. The symptoms also depend on the severity of the near-sightedness.

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