The New Mexico Academy of Ophthalmology is an organization representing our state’s eye physicians and surgeons (M.D. or D.O . degree). We are committed to providing the highest level of care and most up-to-date information for our patients.
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January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. ![]()
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Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve associated with high eye pressures. Risk factors for Glaucoma include:![]()
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Older age![]()
Family history of glaucoma ![]()
African-American (8x higher risk)![]()
Diabetes![]()
High blood pressure ![]()
Trauma to the eye![]()
Steroid use![]()
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See your Ophthalmoligist for an annual eye exam. Glaucoma is typically painless with no symptoms, but can cause blindness. Get a screening eye exam today and call your ophthalmologist today. Search our website for one near you. www.nmao.org![]()
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Ophthalmologists are eye surgeons and eye doctors. They attend medical school like your cardiologist, family doctor and brain surgeon before they begin 4-6 years of eye training. They work closely with Optometrists too. If you need surgery, then your Optometrist will send you to the eye surgeon, your Ophthalmologist. ![]()
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Ask about the newest ways to treat glaucoma besides eye drops. ![]()
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Durysta implant ![]()
MIGS devices like the iStent![]()
Lasers![]()
Incisional Surgery ![]()
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3 weeks ago ·
Thank you to our excellent speakers![]()
and our leadership team for putting on a great annual NMAO meeting.
4 months ago ·
Thank you Dr. Collin McClelland for updating us on the latest on optic neuritis.
4 months ago ·
NMAO Annual Meeting 2021![]()
Dr. Jay Duker reviewing Testing for AMD
4 months ago ·
Throwback!! Gearing up for our state meeting on Saturday. New Mexico Academy of Ophthalmology (NMAO)
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