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, […]
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 diseases that can result in hyperthyroidism and cause patients to develop eye symptoms. In fact, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Patients who are combating the unwanted signs of aging but want to avoid plastic surgery are encouraged to speak to the professionals at Richens Eye Center in St. George, UT and Mesquite, NV about solution such as Botox. Botox is a cosmetic injectable that has been used for many years for cosmetic and medical use. […]
As a physician and employer in St. George, I’m concerned that we have let our guard down a bit too far, too fast. We are seeing a steady rise of new COVID-19 cases in our community, most of which are preventable by 6 feet of courtesy space, a mask and a smile, and clean hands […]
At Richens Eye Center, we understand the importance of your eyesight. We know that many conditions can impact your eyesight, including lazy eye. Lazy eye, referred to medically as “amblyopia,” occurs when one or both eyes do not develop normally during childhood. This can cause one eye or both eyes to cause changes in eyesight […]
