Glaucoma is known as the “silent eye disease” because progression of the disease slowly steals peripheral vision. In many cases, people do not realize the effects of the condition until a … [Read more...]
Can Herpes Affect the Eyes?
Type 1 herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a common condition that can cause cold sores around the mouth and lips, and can also lead to infection of the eye. Usually, when HSV1 infects the ocular … [Read more...]
Flashes and Floaters and Vitreous Detachments
Floaters or flashes of light in your vision can be an alarming, nerve-wracking, or downright annoying. These disturbances may appear to be in front of your eye and in your field of vision, but … [Read more...]
Understanding Ocular Migraines
Have you ever experienced short-lived but alarming visual disturbances? Perhaps you’ve noticed strange blind spots in your vision, shimmer lights or bursts of colors. These visual … [Read more...]
Understanding Droopy Eyelids and Ptosis
A droopy eyelid can appear many ways and may be caused by a wide variety of reasons. Eye doctors refer to a droopy lid as a ptosis, pronounced toh-sis. A ptosis can occur with one or both … [Read more...]
Eye Examinations for Children
Eyes and vision play an important role in learning and development. For this reason, eye exams for children are essential to protect their ocular health and vision. Comprehensive examinations with … [Read more...]
Eyes on Ocular Melanoma
Ocular melanoma is a rare form of cancer with a low incidence in the general population. Despite being a rare disease, this form of melanoma is the most common intraocular tumor and can be very … [Read more...]
Color Blindness: It’s Not All Black and White
What’s commonly known as “color blindness” is a hereditary condition that affects the way colors are perceived. Contrary to what the name suggests, people affected by color blindness can still … [Read more...]
High Blood Pressure and the Eyes
More than a fourth of the adult population is affected by high blood pressure. This disease can be dangerous for the whole body, with the potential to cause serious damage to the heart and the … [Read more...]
Corneal Abrasion: How to Deal with a Scratched Eye
Eye injuries such as a corneal abrasion are scary, but are much more common than you may think. Injuries to the front of the eye can happen several different ways; scratches to the front … [Read more...]
