One of the most common eye disorders that occur with the process of aging is that of cataracts. Millions of Americans over the age of 40 deal with this condition, and some to the point where surgical intervention is required to restore vision and improve a patient’s quality of life. With the team at Richens …
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It is widely known that many patients want to avoid the natural signs of aging whenever possible. However, when imperfections occur in the eyes and face, there are a few options available to patients in the area. Dr. Sharon Richens is pleased to provide a range of cosmetic facial surgeries, as well as cosmetic injectables, …
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Glaucoma is a condition that can impact one’s quality of life significantly, especially in the later stages. It is an eye condition that damages the optic nerve due to buildup of pressure within the eye. This damage to the optic nerve can result in permanent vision loss and blindness over time as it gradually develops. …
One of the areas where the signs of aging occur first is that of the face. When we smile, laugh, and frown, our face slowly develops lines and wrinkles that stay in place as skin laxity increases with age. Muscles used to make facial expressions can also result in the formation of dynamic wrinkles. To …
Patients who have been diagnosed with Graves’ eye disease, also referred to as thyroid eye disease or Graves’ ophthalmopathy, will often experience a range of different impacts. Graves’ disease is a result of an overactive thyroid. It is an autoimmune disease that can result in hyperthyroidism and cause patients to develop eye symptoms. In fact, …
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Dr. Sharon Richens of Richens Eye Center is a dedicated ophthalmologist in the communities of Mesquite and St. George who can assist patients with a wide range of vision health concerns. When patients are dealing with a condition such as cataracts, they may be frustrated at how it is impacting their overall quality of life …
We all know that we should visit our dermatologist annually for a skin cancer screening, and our dentist should see us for a cleaning and evaluation at least every six months. But what about caring for your eye health? Everyone should have routine eye examinations performed to not only maintain their vision health but to …
New FDA-Approved Treatment for Glaucoma Now Available in Southern Utah Richens Eye Center Offers Sustained-Release Medication To Reduce Intraocular Pressure In Patients With Glaucoma Or Ocular Hypertension St. George, UT – Richens Eye Center is offering Southern Utah and Nevada a treatment option that is an alternative to eye drops for glaucoma. DURYSTA™ (bimatoprost implant) by Allergan is …
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Monitoring one’s eye and vision health is incredibly important to ensure that patients do not experience permanent vision loss, infection, and other conditions that can significantly impact one’s day-to-day activities. Many eye conditions that can develop are progressive, meaning that with early diagnosis and treatment, many conditions can be treated before permanent vision loss occurs. …
Patients who are interested in reducing their dependence on prescription contact lenses or corrective eyeglasses may want to speak to an eye doctor about specialized procedures that can help. With refractive lens exchange, patients can replace their current eye lens with an artificial plastic lens called an intra-ocular lens. These implants can be placed during …
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