Retinal Detachment Retinal Detachment occurs when a thin layer of tissue (the retina) detaches from the back of the eye. This is an emergency situation and should be treated as soon as possible. Retinal Detachment is painless, so it may be difficult to determine if you have...
Glaucoma is an eye condition caused by damage to the optic nerve, which carriers visual information to the brain. This is often caused by high pressure in the eye and can lead to severe visual impairment if left untreated. Although glaucoma is usually seen in mature...
iLux Dry Eye Treatment Dry eye is a common condition today. This syndrome is caused by an alteration in the quantity or quality of tears, which are necessary to keep the ocular surface moist. In the case of dry eye syndrome, any of the three layers...
Purchasing a pair of glasses is a big investment. When searching for the perfect pair for you, you might notice that some eyeglasses look great on display but not as great on your face. This is due to different styles of glasses being designed to flatter...
LASIK Eye Surgery For Dry Eyes If you suffer with poor eyesight, you may have considered receiving LASIK eye surgery to correct your vision. If you are a candidate for LASIK eye surgery, the procedure is a great way to permanently correct your vision so that...
A cataract is a clouding of the lens that impedes the lens ability to properly focus onto the retina, resulting in loss of vision. The clouding of the lens commonly progresses with age but it may be due to genetics, injury, disease and other factors....
Are your eyes itching, tearing, burning, or red? These signs and symptoms could be associated with allergic conjunctivitis, commonly known as eye allergies. Optometrists and doctors call what normal people refer to as “eye allergies” allergic conjunctivitis. This medical term essentially means the visible signs of...
Although being diagnosed with a serious (or even a mild) eye condition can be frightening, there is always something that can be done to attempt to heal, treat, or slow the condition. People get diagnosed with different kinds of eye issues everyday, regardless of their...
Vision is a learned process. It requires ideal conditions for proper development. If these conditions are not ideal and the brain receives abnormal or unequal visual input during infancy or childhood, it results in a condition called Amblyopia or “lazy eye”. A child with Amblyopia or...
Many studies concerning vision around the world shows that eyesight is quickly deteriorating. Not only is it deteriorating, but it is also deteriorating at a younger age, leaving more and more children to suffer with vision issues such as lazy eye, astigmatism, and myopia. This...
