Is Glaucoma Hereditary?

Posted on April 8, 2025 (April 8, 2025) by Dr. Patrick J. Brodie

An optometrist in lavender scrubs uses a pen and a human eye model to demonstrate eye disease.

Glaucoma can be hereditary. If a parent, sibling, or family member is diagnosed with glaucoma, you have a higher risk of developing it and should be proactive about your eye health.
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Can Myopia Be Reversed?

Posted on November 27, 2024 (November 27, 2024) by Dr. Patrick J. Brodie

A happy and enthusiastic child enjoys wearing their myopia control glasses.

While myopia cannot be reserved entirely, we can help prevent myopia from worsening using myopia control therapies. […]

What Diseases Can Be Detected in an Eye Exam?

Posted on May 2, 2024 (May 2, 2024) by Dr. Patrick J. Brodie

A young optometrist administering an eye exam to her patient.

Comprehensive optometric eye exams can reveal much more than just vision conditions—they can be critical in detecting a wide range of diseases, many of which may seem unrelated to eye health, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer, and more. […]