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glasses-jpgBy Pure Matters

Imagine what life would be like if you couldn’t see well. Reading might be out. Watching a movie could be tough. Focusing on the face of a loved one could drive you to tears.

The number of people losing their vision is growing, yet experts say much of this vision loss could be prevented.

“We can intervene best when we identify a problem in the early stages,” says Roy S. Rubinfeld, M.D., a clinical correspondent for the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO). He warns against putting off regular eye exams because your eyes feel fine or you don’t wear glasses or contact lenses. Signs of some eye diseases, such as glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration (AMD), are present before you might notice symptoms.

 

 

Growing number

 

The National Eye Institute says more than 3.3 million Americans ages 40 and older have blindness or low vision. The institute projects that figure will increase markedly by the year 2020. The percentage of people more than 60 years old who suffer vision loss is growing fast, too.

 

“At 60, everyone should have an annual eye exam, even if you’re seeing very well,” Dr. Rubinfeld says.

 

Many diseases cause vision loss as we age, but AMD is the Western world’s top cause of blindness. Leading to loss of your central vision, it may cause dark spots in your sight, make straight lines appear wavy, or cause text to seem blurry. AMD, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and dry eye syndrome can all rob you of sight.

 

It’s best to see your eye doctor before trouble starts. But these signs should prompt a visit at once:

 

  • Trouble seeing objects close up or far away
  • Colors that seem faded
  • Poor night vision
  • Double or multiple vision
  • Loss of side vision
  • Poor central vision or straight objects that look wavy
  • Blurry text or type

 

Save aging eyes

 

Dr. Rubinfeld offers these recommendations:

 

Renee C. Bovelle, MD, FAAO, Represents Maryland with Entry into Renowned Publication The Leading Physicians of the World

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The Leading Physicians of the World and the International Association of Healthcare Professionals are proud to announce that Renee C. Bovelle, MD, FAAO, is being honored for her exceptional successes in the ophthalmology community.  Over 15 years practicing, Dr. Bovelle has already demonstrated the passion, dedication, and enthusiasm for patient care necessary to be considered a Top Physician in her field.

Dr. Bovelle currently maintains her own practice, Envision Eye and Laser Center, located in Glenn Dale, Maryland. Within her practice, Dr. Bovelle has performed thousands of LASIK, laser, ophthalmic, cataract and BOTOX procedures; with specific specialization in cornea and refractive surgery. Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, she offers both non-surgical and surgical treatments to enhance and rejuvenate her patients; as well as individualized treatment plans to help her patients make informed decisions about their medical, surgical, and aesthetic treatments. Her passion for the field goes beyond her practice, Dr. Bovelle’s work includes clinical research on modern devices used in modern refractive surgery; having her findings published in medical textbooks and ophthalmology journals in the United States and internationally. She also lectures across the globe. Dr. Bovelle also donates her time to the underprivileged both locally and internationally by participating in health fairs and medical mission trips including in Prince George’s County, Washington DC, Jamaica, Africa and India. Also being an advocate for continued education, Dr. Bovelle attends additional training courses in the disciplines of oculo-plastics and aesthetics; as well as, served as an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Louisiana State University, and has worked at the National Institutes of Health.

Dr. Bovelle’s career began in 1992, after she received her medical degree from the University of California in Los Angeles. She completed her internships at a Johns Hopkins-affiliated hospital and at the MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center.  Her residency in ophthalmology was completed at the esteemed Yale University, where she served as chief resident. Upon completion, Dr. Bovelle attended the Louisiana State University Eye Center for a Cornea and Refractive Surgery fellowship under the direction of Dr. Herbert Kaufman, one of the world’s leading corneal and refractive surgeons.

To find out more about Dr. Bovelle, please visit www.renee-bovelle.findatopdoc.com andwww.envisioneyeandlaser.com.  Be sure to look out for her upcoming publication in The Leading Physicians of the World.