by Neal Eye Group | Dec 2, 2025 | Cornea, Dry Eye, Vision
Can Sjogren’s Syndrome Cause Blindness from Dry Eye? Sjogren’s syndrome is an autoimmune disorder that primarily affects moisture-producing glands. One of its most common manifestations is chronic dry eye, which occurs when the tear glands are damaged by immune...
by Neal Eye Group | Oct 13, 2025 | Cornea, Dry Eye, Eye Care
What Are the Side Effects of Rubbing Your Eyes Rubbing the eyes is a common reflex when they feel irritated, tired, or itchy. Although this action may temporarily relieve discomfort, frequent or forceful rubbing can damage delicate eye structures and lead to various...
by Neal Eye Group | Sep 18, 2025 | Cornea, Dry Eye
Corneal dystrophies are a group of inherited disorders that affect the clarity, shape, and function of the cornea. The cornea is the clear, dome-shaped surface at the front of the eye that plays an essential role in focusing light. In corneal dystrophies, abnormal...
by Neal Eye Group | Aug 8, 2025 | contact lenses, Cornea, Dry Eye
What Are Scleral Contact Lenses? Scleral contact lenses are a specialized type of contact lens designed to provide vision correction and comfort for patients with irregular corneas or severe dry eye conditions. Unlike typical contact lenses that rest on the cornea,...
by Neal Eye Group | Jul 29, 2025 | Cornea, Eye Care, Vision
What Are the Stages of a Healing Corneal Ulcer? A corneal ulcer is an open sore on the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye, typically caused by infections, trauma, or underlying eye diseases. Proper healing of a corneal ulcer is crucial to restore vision and...
by Neal Eye Group | Jul 3, 2025 | Cornea, Eye Care, Vision
Fungal eye infections can affect various parts of the eye, including the cornea, conjunctiva, or internal structures. These infections are less common than bacterial or viral eye infections but can be serious if not diagnosed and treated promptly. Identifying the...
