Routine eye examinations are essential to help detect eye disease such as cataracts, macular degeneration and glaucoma. As the second leading cause of blindness worldwide, glaucoma affects more than 3 million Americans. Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that causes damage to the optic nerve, located at the back of the eye. Intraocular pressure […]
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Eye floaters are mostly caused by changes in the vitreous of the eye brought on by age. Tiny fibers in the jelly-like substance inside the eyes tend to clump causing shadows on the retina. When this happens, eye floaters are noticeable in vision. Eye floaters are generally painless and more of a nuisance than any […]
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The best treatment available for glaucoma is the lowering of intraocular pressure. Only with a comprehensive eye exam can you know for sure if any signs and symptoms you are exhibiting are a result of glaucoma. While there is no cure for glaucoma, early treatment can stop damage and help prevent further vision loss. Glaucoma […]
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Glaucoma is the name given to a group of eye conditions that cause blindness, specifically those that cause damage to the optic nerve of the eye. The optic nerve carries messages from the retina to the brain to create the images you see. Optic nerve damage can lead to vision distortion, vision loss and blindness. […]
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Diabetic retinopathy is an eye disease that affects the retina in those with diabetes, including gestational diabetes as well as type 1 and type 2 diabetes. If you have diabetes, risk factors for diabetic retinopathy can include pregnancy, hypertension, uncontrolled blood sugar, hyperlipidemia, high blood pressure and smoking. Without treatment, diabetic retinopathy can lead to […]
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Most cataracts develop due to the natural aging process or from an eye injury. Inherited genetic disorders, eye health conditions and medications such as long-term use of steroid medications can also lead to cataract development. Cataracts form when protein builds up in the lens keeping light from passing through the eye resulting in cloudy vision. […]
Read MoreWe all know how important exercise is to maintain a healthy weight, lower the risk of heart disease and improve our overall health. Exercise may also help improve the health of your eyes. As it turns out, certain forms of exercise can actually lower your risk of developing glaucoma. On the flip side, certain exercises […]
Read MoreDry eye occurs when the quantity and/or quality of tears fails to keep the surface of the eye adequately lubricated. This condition is common, affecting millions of adults in the United States. The risk of developing dry eye increases with advancing age. Although dry eye is generally more of an annoyance than cause for concern, […]
Read MoreIf you’ve ever looked closely at your eye glass prescription, you’ve probably wondered what the numbers and terms mean. In order to be interpreted worldwide, eyeglass prescriptions are written in a standardized format with common notations. Notable terms include: Sphere (SPH) – The term “sphere” means that the correction for nearsightedness or farsightedness is spherical, equal […]
Read MoreAmblyopia, commonly referred to as lazy eye, is a condition that occurs when one or both eyes do not develop normal vision during early childhood. When one eye doesn’t work as well as the other, the brain can learn to ignore the signals coming from the weaker eye and rely on the stronger eye. If […]
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