Collin County Living Well Magazine May/June 2017 | Page 9

have two unnecessary fears about the disease that deter them
from getting an eye exam.
Number 1, Patients are concerned they will go completely
blind.
Number 2, Patients have worries about the treatments available
for macular degeneration.
No one needs to be fearful. As Dr. Barke explains, “At Key-
Whitman, we hear these concerns all of the time, but we also
know how to allay our patients’ fears. The most important thing
we tell patients is that you can stave off vision loss when macu-
lar degeneration is diagnosed early.”
“In addition, supplements work very well with an early diag-
nosis. Plus, laser procedures and the medicine we instill into
the eyes for the wet form of macular degeneration can be ex-
tremely effective. We also keep patients comfortable and pain-
free during these procedures by applying a numbing solution
to the eye.”
If you notice any changes to your vision, sched-
ule an eye exam ASAP
As with most eye diseases and conditions, early diagnosis
and treatment is key for maintaining healthy vision.
• Comprehensive Adult Eye Care
• Cataract Surgery
• Crystalens®, Tecnis® & the Toric IOL
• Management of Glaucoma
& Corneal Disease
• Eyelid Surgery & Botox®
• Laser Vision Correction
Give us a call today 972-769-2020
or Toll-Free 800-442-5330
www.keywhitman.com
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Mesquite, North Dallas, Plano,
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