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Shaun Larsen

Dr. Shaun Larsen is an optometrist who specializes in low vision services and enhancing vision with contact lenses. He has a passion for making people's lives better by helping them see well enough to read, write, or drive again. He always keeps up with the latest technology so he can help people regain their independence.

High Cholesterol Eye Lesions

Eye Arteries and Cholesterol

Eye arteries provide insight into your overall health, including cholesterol levels. Yellow fatty deposits known as xanthelasma or drusen indicate high cholesterol levels and increase your risk for retinal vein

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Low Blood Pressure Eye Symptoms

Low Blood Pressure Eye Symptoms

Doctors conducting dilated eye exams can directly observe blood vessels in the retina (the light-sensitive structure at the back of the eye). High blood pressure damages these small blood vessels

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Pupillary Block Glaucoma

High Blood Pressure and Eye Floaters

High blood pressure (hypertension) poses not only serious danger to your cardiovascular system but can also have disastrous repercussions for the eyes. Hypertensive retinopathy refers to this damage that results

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Pupillary Block Glaucoma

Cataract Surgery Risks and Dangers

Routine cataract surgery carries risks that range from minor or temporary, such as vision worsening and bleeding, to those that could permanently alter it. Potential risks include worsening vision, bleeding

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How High Cholesterol Affects the Eyes

How High Cholesterol Affects the Eyes

High cholesterol has long been known to negatively impact heart health, but this fatty substance also plays havoc with eyesight. According to independent optician Care Optics, any signs of abnormal

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