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Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve, which carries visual information from the eye to the brain. It is one of the leading causes of irreversible vision loss worldwide. Because glaucoma often has no early symptoms, regular eye exams are essential for early detection and. . .
Macular Degeneration Treatment
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of central vision loss in adults over 50. With early diagnosis, advanced testing, and appropriate treatment, many patients are able to preserve useful vision. At Laser Eye Surgery of Erie, Dr. Robert Haverly provides comprehensive evaluation, advanced diagnostic imaging, and personalized treatment. . .
Restoring Sight to Those in Need
From November 17 to 21, 2025, Dr. Robert Haverly and members of our team traveled to the mountains of Guatemala for a volunteer mission focused on restoring sight in one of the most underserved regions of Central America. During this trip, Dr. Haverly and the team performed 90 sight-restoring surgeries—mostly. . .
Contact Lenses and Eye Infections: A Hidden Risk
Millions of people rely on contact lenses every day for clear, comfortable vision—but many don’t realize the hidden risks they carry. While generally safe when used correctly, contact lenses can sometimes create the perfect conditions for dangerous eye infections, some of which are difficult to treat and can cause lasting. . .
Ozempic and Surgery: What you need to know!
Why You Should Stop GLP-1 Medications Like Ozempic One Week Before Surgery If you’re scheduled for surgery, your surgeon or anesthesiologist may ask you to stop taking your GLP-1 medication—such as Ozempic—at least one week prior to your procedure. But why is this necessary? The answer lies in how these. . .
Helping to Cure World Blindness
Dr. Haverly, a skilled ophthalmologist with years of experience, recently returned from a transformative volunteer mission in the mountains of Guatemala, where he spent nine days performing life-changing cataract and pterygium surgeries. This mission, based at Hospital Evangélico El Buen Samaritano in Chichicastenango, brought essential eye care to a region. . .
Keeping Your Eyes Safe Around Fireworks
Fireworks pose significant dangers, despite their thrilling and spectacular displays. Many advertised as toys, they can cause serious harm, including blindness. In 2022, the U.S. alone saw 11 deaths and over 10,200 serious injuries due to fireworks, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Keeping your eyes safe around. . .
Erie Talk Radio LASIK & Cataract
Listen to Dr. Haverly talk about LASIK and cataract surgery live (recording). Interviewed by Joel Natalie on the Joel Natalie Show. Click the link below
Pickleball: Where Are Your Safety Glasses?
The number of people playing has gone up a lot, by more than 150% in just three years. I really like playing pickleball, but more people getting into it means more injuries are happening. Usually, people think of getting hurt with twisted ankles or broken bones in pickleball. But now,. . .
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