by Brett Neal | Jan 15, 2024 | cataract
Cataracts, a common age-related eye condition, can significantly impact your vision and overall quality of life. If you’ve been diagnosed with cataracts, your eye care professional may recommend cataract surgery. In this blog, we will explore the various reasons...
by Brett Neal | Jan 12, 2024 | Eye Care, Retina
During a comprehensive eye examination, you may have experienced the sensation of having your eyes dilated with special eye drops. This commonly performed procedure plays a vital role in providing your eye doctor with a clear and comprehensive view of the back of your...
by Brett Neal | May 9, 2023 | macular degeneration
Macular degeneration is a condition that affects vision and can lead to blindness if it progresses enough. It affects the center part of the retina known as the macula, which is responsible for sharp central vision. There are two types of macular degeneration: wet and...
by Brett Neal | 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 | Jan 17, 2022 | macular degeneration
When you go to the eye doctor, most doctors ask about a family history of 3 major things—glaucoma, retinal detachment, and macular degeneration. What exactly is macular degeneration though, and why is it important? Ocular Anatomy Before we dig into the disease...