What is Vitreous Disease?
The back of the eye is made up of the retina and vitreous. The retina is the light-sensitive layer of tissue that lines the back…
September 25, 2021
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What Causes Ocular Cancer?
Ocular cancer can be a primary cancer, meaning it starts in the eye, or it may be a secondary cancer, meaning it has spread to…
September 18, 2021
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Are You Put to Sleep During Cataract Surgery?
If the lens inside your eye has become cloudy, you may want to consider cataract surgery. During cataract surgery in Phoenix, our doctors remove the…
September 11, 2021
What is the Function of the Macula?
The macula (macula lutea) is the small, yellowish central portion of the retina of the human eye. The macula is the most active part of…
September 4, 2021
What is a Retinoscopy?
Retinoscopy is an examination of the retina that provides an objective measurement of refractive error. The procedure is performed by an optometrist during an eye…
August 25, 2021
What is a General Ophthalmologist?
General ophthalmologists are medical doctors of the eyes who provide a broad spectrum of eye care, from vision care (evaluating visual changes and prescribing glasses)…
August 18, 2021
Can Lazy Eye Be Treated?
Amblyopia, commonly known as lazy eye, occurs when there is a lack of vision in one eye because the eye and the brain are not…
August 11, 2021
Permanent Treatment of Dry Eye
Dry eye is a condition in which a person doesn’t have enough quality tears to lubricate and nourish the eye. Tears are necessary for maintaining…
August 4, 2021
Recovering from Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery is an outpatient procedure completed in less than one hour. Cataract surgery has a high success rate in improving your eyesight and should…
July 25, 2021
Can You Prevent Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness, affecting around 2% of the population. Glaucoma is the result of progressive damage to the optic nerve…
July 18, 2021