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Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that can lead to vision loss or blindness. Unfortunately, glaucoma doesn’t announce itself. There’s no specific moment where your vision suddenly changes overnight. It develops slowly, often without noticeable symptoms until damage has already begun. That’s what makes it so important to stay...
Spring weather has arrived here in Mississippi. The flowers are blooming. The sun is shining. And your eyes? Well, they’re red, itchy, and watery. Seasonal eye allergies (allergic conjunctivitis) flare up when pollen levels are on the rise, and the symptoms can feel unbearable. During spring, pollen from trees, grass,...
If you live with diabetes, you likely know it can wreak havoc on many parts of your body, including your eyes. Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of blindness, and one of its more serious complications is diabetic macular edema (DME), which strikes when diabetes is poorly managed. Expert ophthalmologist...
As the calendar turns to a fresh year, it's a good time to think about your goals, health check‑ins, and ways to feel your best. But there’s one part of your health that’s often overlooked until a problem arises: your eyes. At Stevens Eye Care, ophthalmologist Clayton Stevens, MD, and...
Colder weather, indoor heating, and harsh winds can all contribute to dry, irritated eyes during the winter months here on the Mississippi coast. When the air loses moisture, your tear film evaporates more quickly and your eyes can’t produce enough lubrication, leaving them feeling scratchy, tired, and overly sensitive. At...
If you have diabetes, you’ve probably heard that it can affect your eyes, but you might not realize just how serious those effects can be. One of the most common complications is diabetic retinopathy, a condition that damages the tiny blood vessels in your retina. Sadly, it’s a leading cause...
One of the most common eye conditions that affects people as they get older is macular degeneration, particularly age-related macular degeneration (AMD). In the United States, it’s a leading cause of vision loss. The macula is the part of your eye that’s responsible for sharp, central vision. While there’s no...
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness. Unfortunately, it often develops with no warning signs at all. Most people don’t even realize they have glaucoma until their vision is already affected. Clayton Stevens, MD, at Stevens Eye Care in Biloxi, Mississippi, understands how glaucoma can quietly sneak...
Even if you know that hundreds of cataract surgeries are performed every day in the United States, and that the vast majority of people who have the procedure are very satisfied with the results, you might still feel nervous. After all, it’s surgery on your eyes. Dr. Clayton Stevens and...