Personal Philosophy on Healthcare
by Dr. Malcolm Ing
As the development of medical advances proceeds, we have the chance to live longer lives. Will these lives be healthy? The answer will depend much on persons taking a certain amount of responsibility for their own health care needs.
Smoking is a very large risk a factor. Persons should decide whether or not they are willing to increase his or her risk of heart disease, lung disease, or cancer with this habit. Many people already know this fact, but they are probably not aware that smoking also increases the risk of cataracts and degeneration of the retina and blindness?
Because of poor dietary habits and lack of sufficient exercise, there is an increase in obesity and its common companion, diabetes in the U.S. How many know that there is an increased risk of blindness from macular degeneration in those that have a greater body mass (“pot belly”)?
Finally, although we have a great increase in the development of drugs and technology, to help us with health problems in our patients, especially in eye care, the current expense is unsustainable. The current drug to treat advanced macular degeneration costs $2000 per vial, and it has to be injected into the eye every 6 weeks for the rest of the patient’s life once the diagnosis is made. Wouldn’t it better to try to prevent such a disease in the first place by reducing the risk factors?
I encourage all my patients to take a certain amount of responsibility for their own health, including eye health, and I am always ready to discuss this goal and how it can be achieved
Smoking is a very large risk a factor. Persons should decide whether or not they are willing to increase his or her risk of heart disease, lung disease, or cancer with this habit. Many people already know this fact, but they are probably not aware that smoking also increases the risk of cataracts and degeneration of the retina and blindness?
Because of poor dietary habits and lack of sufficient exercise, there is an increase in obesity and its common companion, diabetes in the U.S. How many know that there is an increased risk of blindness from macular degeneration in those that have a greater body mass (“pot belly”)?
Finally, although we have a great increase in the development of drugs and technology, to help us with health problems in our patients, especially in eye care, the current expense is unsustainable. The current drug to treat advanced macular degeneration costs $2000 per vial, and it has to be injected into the eye every 6 weeks for the rest of the patient’s life once the diagnosis is made. Wouldn’t it better to try to prevent such a disease in the first place by reducing the risk factors?
I encourage all my patients to take a certain amount of responsibility for their own health, including eye health, and I am always ready to discuss this goal and how it can be achieved
Preventive Eye Care
by Dr. Malcolm Ing
I feel that it is my privilege as a physician, to share important information concerning ways to prevent vision loss for my patients and their families.
Finding out about your child’s vision as early as possible in life is important, because as the vision develops in the child, barriers to good vision in each eye should be removed as soon as possible. These barriers include an early cataract, although rare, or poor focusing due to an extreme far-sightedness or near- sightedness. (See sunglasses article) Also, poorly-aligned eyes, such as crossed eyes, may prevent the full development of the child’s vision.(See crossing article) I have performed over 5000 eye muscle alignment operations. (See research activity)
In the young to middle aged person, nearsightedness may develop, which requires the use of glasses or contact lenses. I have been personally fitting children and adult patients for over 25 years with a success of 95%.
Cataracts (cloudy lenses) can be delayed in persons who wear sunglasses and who do not smoke and have certain nutrients in their diet. Some cataracts are severe enough top require surgery. Be sure to ask me, during your visit, for my advice concerning these factors.
Glaucoma detection in early stages is important and I will perform tests to diagnose this eye disease as early as possible to try to save your vision. About 4 % of the population, especially with a family history, has this eye disease. I perform laser treatment for glaucoma in certain cases.
Diabetes can affect the vision and, needs to be detected as early as possible for laser treatment. Your internist recommends a yearly complete eye exam if you are diabetic, and I will send your physician a report if requested.
Macular Degeneration (loss of central vision) can be delayed or prevented by the use of certain nutrients. I will explain these measures to you on request.
by Dr. Malcolm Ing
I feel that it is my privilege as a physician, to share important information concerning ways to prevent vision loss for my patients and their families.
Finding out about your child’s vision as early as possible in life is important, because as the vision develops in the child, barriers to good vision in each eye should be removed as soon as possible. These barriers include an early cataract, although rare, or poor focusing due to an extreme far-sightedness or near- sightedness. (See sunglasses article) Also, poorly-aligned eyes, such as crossed eyes, may prevent the full development of the child’s vision.(See crossing article) I have performed over 5000 eye muscle alignment operations. (See research activity)
In the young to middle aged person, nearsightedness may develop, which requires the use of glasses or contact lenses. I have been personally fitting children and adult patients for over 25 years with a success of 95%.
Cataracts (cloudy lenses) can be delayed in persons who wear sunglasses and who do not smoke and have certain nutrients in their diet. Some cataracts are severe enough top require surgery. Be sure to ask me, during your visit, for my advice concerning these factors.
Glaucoma detection in early stages is important and I will perform tests to diagnose this eye disease as early as possible to try to save your vision. About 4 % of the population, especially with a family history, has this eye disease. I perform laser treatment for glaucoma in certain cases.
Diabetes can affect the vision and, needs to be detected as early as possible for laser treatment. Your internist recommends a yearly complete eye exam if you are diabetic, and I will send your physician a report if requested.
Macular Degeneration (loss of central vision) can be delayed or prevented by the use of certain nutrients. I will explain these measures to you on request.