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Dr. Notaro and her staff hope all of you are remaining safe and healthy as we begin the New Year.  We would like to share some important healthcare reminders with you to help make your experience in any office easy and convenient. If you have a new medical insurance, please let all of your doctors […]

As many of our patients know, diabetes is one of the most concerning conditions for your eye health. Also known as the “silent disease”, diabetes can impact your overall and eye health without you noticing for a long time. November is American Diabetes Month making it the perfect time to look at diabetes’ effect on […]

In today’s session of “Patient Talk,” we would like to introduce you to William, a patient we have been seeing since July. William came in when he suddenly was unable to see out of his right eye. Dr. Notaro determined his decreased vision was due to a retinal detachment and performed surgery a few days […]

Making sure our patients receive the utmost care and have a positive experience here at Back of the Eye, MD, is crucial to us. Dr. Notaro goes above and beyond to ensure that quality care and service is delivered to every individual who walks through our doors. In today’s session of “Patient Talk”, we would […]

On Wednesday, November 27, Savannah Guthrie of the NBC Today Show called in to explain why she’s been absent from the air. She suffered an eye injury after her 2-year-old son accidentally hit her right eye with the pointed edge of a toy train. “Charley threw a toy train at my eye and it tore my […]

Your eyes are your windows to the world. Learn how to keep them healthy and safe. Getting a comprehensive dilated eye exam is the only way to catch eye diseases early, because with many, there are no warning signs. You might think your vision is in good shape or that your eyes are healthy, but […]

What is AMD? AMD is a common eye condition and a leading cause of vision loss among people age 50 and older. It causes damage to the macula, a small spot near the center of the retina and the part of the eye needed for sharp, central vision, which lets us see objects that are […]

Sports Eye Safety For all age groups, sports-related eye injuries occur most frequently in water sports, basketball, and baseball/softball. More than 25,000 people seek treatment for sports-related eye injuries each year. The good news is that almost all of these injuries can be prevented. Whatever your game, whatever your age, you need to protect your […]

For all age groups, sports-related eye injuries occur most frequently in water sports, basketball, and baseball/softball. More than 25,000 people seek treatment for sports-related eye injuries each year. The good news is that almost all of these injuries can be prevented. Whatever your game, whatever your age, you need to protect your eyes! Take the […]

Our small and very personal office typically has the shortest wait time and the fasted service times of most Retina Specialist Offices both locally and nationally. The eye exam, but specifically the retina exam, takes time because we want to be a thorough as possible when it comes to your vision. Are Dilating Drops Always […]