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Valentine’s Day is the perfect reminder for all of us to practice some self-love. Whether you wish you turn back the clock or simply want to give your skin some much needed TLC, Metrolina Eye Associates is happy and ready to help. Our Charlotte oculoplastic facial surgeon, Dr. Christine Annunziata, is skilled and experienced in […]

Dr. Annunziata is one of the only providers in the Charlotte Metro Area specially trained to perform under eye filler injections. Dr. Christine Annunziata specializes in facial cosmetic surgery and non-surgical procedures including under eye fillers.  To learn more about your options and all of the services she provides, call our office at (704-234-1930) to schedule a consultation. […]

The most satisfied LASIK patients are those who have researched the procedure well and know what results to expect. But if you are considering LASIK, the first thing you should find out is if the procedure is right for you. In this blog post, Metrolina Eye Associates, a premier vision practice serving patients in Charlotte […]

There are many risk factors for glaucoma.  Glaucoma causes blindness due to damage to the optic nerve. The two main theories of nerve damage are elevated intraocular pressure and vascular insufficiency.   An elevated eye pressure or intraocular pressure has traditionally been considered a major factor for glaucoma. There are multiple theories as to why the nerve becomes damaged with a high pressure.  First, an elevated pressure causes an increase in the degrading enzymes that […]

We all know the importance of protecting our eyes from the sun’s harmful UV rays; but not many have thought about the harmful effects of blue light rays. So – what is blue light?   Blue light is a color in the “visible light spectrum” that can be seen by the human eye.  The spectrum is […]

While cataract surgery has been around for decades, methodologies have rapidly evolved, making it one of the safest and most successful procedures today. Metrolina Eye Associates, a group comprised of leading eye doctors serving Charlotte and the surrounding areas, is committed to staying up to date with the latest advances in eye care. Here we […]

If you have recently been diagnosed with cataracts, you are likely considering having them removed. Although cataract removal can be performed at any stage of cataract development, there are several factors that should be taken into consideration before scheduling your surgery. Metrolina Eye Associates, a group of skilled eye doctors serving Charlotte and the surrounding […]

The year is coming to a close and so is your opportunity to use any remaining funds you may have available in your Flex Spending Account (FSA) or Health Saving Account (HSA). Most accounts do not roll over to the next year, so the time to book qualifying surgeries or treatments is now. Metrolina Eye […]

The arrival of a new season always requires changes to your skin care regimen. The transition from hot summer weather to cool fall weather can be particularly tough on the skin. Hours of sunbathing on the beach or by the pool likely left your skin dull and dry, and the drop in temperature only worsens […]

I recently examined a patient who had an interesting type of cataract in each eye. The patient was young, in his early 20’s. He was a refugee from Ukraine. During his exam, he told me that all of his siblings and his father had cataracts at a very young age. Not only did they have […]