We at MargolisVision want to remind all of our patients of the importance of seeing Dr. Margolis every year. I’m sure that we have all heard the phrase “check yearly, see clearly�. Most patients believe that the only time it’s necessary to see their family eye physician is when they are having difficulty reading the newspaper, or even seeing the stop sign 5 feet ahead while driving. The truth is that there are several different medical issues that can arise that patients don’t even realize. For instance, the reason glaucoma is known as “the sneak thief of sight�, is that glaucoma damages the optic nerve (which connects the eye to the brain) permanently and peripheral vision is lost over a period of time. There are no real symptoms associated with glaucoma. For the most part the only way glaucoma is diagnosed is through a dilated eye exam. Don’t forget! Anyone who has a family history of glaucoma, macular degeneration, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, or any other eye related issues are at greater risk of developing these problems. Issues such as these need to be closely monitored by Alan J. Margolis, M.D. to ensure vision is not compromised.