Medical Research Blog

Your sight is one of your most precious senses, allowing you to see all that life has to offer. Whether it is taking in the natural beauty of a gorgeous sunset, the exciting action of your favorite sport, or the sweet smiles of your family and loved ones, you count on your eyes to connect with it all. So it is especially important to be aware of the risks that threaten them. Your eyes and vision can be affected by a variety of diseases and other conditions. You can find out more about the most c...

The risk of vision loss increases with age. Some form of sight problem affects 15% of people 45 and older. Protecting our eyesight is one of the most important things we can do to maintain quality of life as we age.Here are a few simple tips to help keep your eyes healthy:1. See your Primary Care Physician on a regular basis to check your blood pressure and for diabetes.These two diseases left untreated can cause serious eye issues2. Be aware of the risk factors associated with eye disease.Famil...

"Tears are the nobel language of eyes, and when true love of words is destitute. The eyes by tears speak, while the tongue is mute."Tears play a special role in our lives as expressed in the quote above from the English poet Robert Herrick. But, tears also play a special role in maintaining good eye health.Tears keep the eyes moist, wash out dust and debris and contain many essential elements that prevent evaporation. When the eyes do not produce enough tears you can develop tear insta...

At NBEA we view Clinical Research as an integrated care option for many of our patients. Studies indicate that patients participating in clinical research programs are more engaged in managing their personal health and suggest that an integrated approach to clinical research by healthcare providers may lead to a decrease in the total cost of care, improve population health and increase overall patient satisfaction.Under the direction of Jason Bacharach, MD, NBEA conducts ophthalmology specific r...

After six surgeries to his only seeing eye in the last 13 years, Mr. Cornelio Resendiz was running out of options. To Cornelio and his son Eduardo, a visit to the Lions Clinic, located at the California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco, had become a monthly occurrence.