by Brett Neal, OD | Apr 10, 2023 | Dry Eye
Dry eye syndrome is a common eye condition that leads to irritation and grittiness in the eyes. In addition to the symptoms of discomfort, dry eyes can cause blurry vision. This blurred vision is often able to be cleared with a blink or by rubbing the eyes. Any time...
by Brett Neal, OD | Mar 27, 2023 | Glaucoma, Retina
Optic nerve hypoplasia is an inherited eye condition that severely impacts vision due to abnormalities in the retina and optic nerve. Typically optic nerve hypoplasia affects both eyes, although it may be slightly more severe in one eye than the other. Symptoms of...
by Brett Neal, OD | Mar 17, 2023 | Eye Care
A corneal ulcer is a serious eye infection that impacts the front of the eye. This type of infection can be caused by bacteria, fungus, or a virus. No matter the cause of the ulcer, treatment is needed to prevent scarring or spreading of the infection. If the ulcer is...
by Brett Neal, OD | Feb 28, 2023 | Eye Care, Glaucoma, macular degeneration
Visual field loss, or visual field defects, occur when there are areas of the vision which are blacked or grayed out. Often, this is due to a problem within the eye or the brain that results in a loss of part of the vision. Within the eye, conditions like glaucoma and...
by Brett Neal, OD | Feb 16, 2023 | Eye Care, Medical Conditions
Eye allergies can cause itchy and irritated eyes along with redness and watering. To combat these symptoms, there are various treatment options including over-the-counter eye drops, over-the-counter oral medications, prescription eye drops, and home remedies such as...
