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read moreQuality vision is an integral component of carrying out everyday activities and enjoying the world around you. Many people take their vision for granted, until an acute vision need arises. As people age, they may develop a debilitating eye condition such as cataracts, glaucoma, or macular degeneration. For some contacts lens wearers, irritation, dryness, and discomfort becomes too much of a burden. For others, it may simply be time for a minor prescription update. Regardless of your current vision needs, Cullom & Farah Eye & Laser Center offers comprehensive eye care services, including LASIK, cataract removal, and annual eye exams.

read moreDiabetes is a common disease in the United States, and diabetic eye disease is the most common cause of blindness. Regular eye examinations are important in diabetes because diabetic eye disease and the vision loss caused by it are completely preventable. In diabetes, high sugar levels in the blood damage blood vessels throughout the entire body. Damage to blood vessels in the kidneys can cause kidney failure requiring dialysis. Damage to blood vessels in nerves can cause neuropathy. Your eye also has many blood vessels which can be damaged by diabetes as well.

read moreMacular degeneration is a disease that affects your macula, which is located in the center of your retina at the back of the eye and allows you to see fine details. When the macula deteriorates, your central vision becomes blurred, hindering your ability to read or drive. This disease is not painful and many people who are diagnosed, especially in the early stages, are able to lead productive lives. Macular degeneration primarily results from the natural aging process and genetics. Smoking, obesity, and gender may also contribute to the disease.

read moreMany contact lens wearers suffer from irritation, dryness, and discomfort which makes their experience with contacts frustrating and painful. For those who wear glasses, their frames can be an inconvenience during some daily activities. LASIK eye surgery offers a quick, painless, and affordable solution to these frustrations. Cullom, Thank you so much for the gift of sight. You've performed so many successful procedures that it's probably routine to you. However, I wanted to give you a small reminder of how special your work is to your patients.

read moreIf you are wanting laser vision correction or cataract eye surgery, or are in need of an ophthalmologist, our team of expertly trained eye doctors at Cullom & Farah will provide you with a customized eye care plan using the most up to date technology and surgical techniques, all with a personal touch. Dr. Douglas Cullom specializes in LASIK Laser Vision Correction and Laser-assisted Cataract Surgery. After receiving his medical degree from Vanderbilt University, he went on to complete his ophthalmology residency at the nationally recognized Wills Eye Hospital, where he published studies on laser surgery.

read moreIf you've been diagnosed with glaucoma, we now have excellent therapies to treat this disease and slow down the loss of vision. Although there is no cure for glaucoma, early detection, treatment, and close monitoring of the disease can help to prevent loss of your eyesight. Since patients often do not have any symptoms of glaucoma, regular eye exams are important to detect any changes in your vision. Glaucoma is an asymptomatic disease, which can cause a slow and progressive loss of vision if untreated.

read moreCullom & Farah Eye & Laser Centerwas proud to be the FIRST practice in Virginia to offer Laser Cataract Surgery using the breakthrough technology of the Catalys Laser and to have an on-site Catalys femtosecond suite. As an early adopter of this technology, we have trained other surgeons on this platform. In addition, we were the first practice in Williamsburg to offer ORA technology. There has never been a more exciting time to have cataract surgery! Leading cataract surgeons around the world are considering laser-assisted cataract surgery the wave of the future.