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The Basics of Glaucoma and Your Vision
Glaucoma is a progressive disease that affects the optic nerve of the eye. The optic nerve is responsible for sending information from the eye to the brain. Continued damage to the optic nerve due can eventually lead to vision loss. Glaucoma...
How Much Do You Know About Cataracts?
Directly behind the iris, there is a structure called the lens. This lens helps the eye’s optical system to focus an image. The lens is normally a clear structure which allows light to pass easily through it, helping us see a clear, crisp image....
How Much Do You Know About Dry Eye Disease?
Dry Eye Disease affects millions of people and can impact both comfort and quality of vision. This condition occurs when there are not enough tears being produced, or when the quality of tears is not adequate enough to protect the front of the eye....
Understanding the Two Major Forms of Glaucoma
Keeping your intraocular pressure (IOP) at a healthy level is important in maintaining your visual health. Structural irregularities, however, may cause your eye fluids to build up, increasing your IOP. This can lead to glaucoma. In today’s post, your expert eye...
Taking the Stigma out of Astigmatism
When the optical system of the eye prevents light from focusing properly, it can cause objects to appear blurry, distorted, and out of focus. This problem is referred to as refractive error. Just like nearsightedness (myopia) or farsightedness (hyperopia),...
4 Helpful Ways to Prevent Dry Eyes
Fall is a great time for enjoying the outdoors by taking advantage of the beautiful foliage and relatively mild temperatures. The wind at this time of the year, however, may be stronger than usual, causing your eyes to become dry. To help you make the most of what...
Understanding Retinal Detachment
The retina is the light-sensitive tissue that lines the back of your eyes. It plays a central role in the image translation process by converting visual signals into nerve impulses. Retinal detachment occurs when the retina detaches from its underlying retinal pigment...
4 Great Benefits of LASIK
While eyeglasses and contact lenses are effective vision correction options, the Neal Eye Group proudly offers consultation services for another great alternative: LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis), one of the most revolutionary innovations in the visual...
Essential Features of a Good Pair of Sunglasses
Solar energy is always present, whether it’s a sunny or a cloudy day. This means you’re always at risk of being exposed to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation and developing UV-related eye conditions. One effective way to prevent this is to wear sunglasses all the...
4 Telltale Signs You Need to Have an Eye Exam
At the Neal Eye Group, we believe that routinely undergoing a comprehensive eye exam is an effective way to maintain your visual health. Having one every two years can help keep your eyes in great shape for a longer time. That said, it may be best to have your eyes...