What is the Best Treatment for Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that can lead to blindness by damaging the optic nerve. Glaucoma results in peripheral (side) vision loss initially,…
March 18, 2019
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Causes of Light Flashes in Eyes
Many conditions cause photopsia — flashes of light in the eye. Flashes of light can be harmless, or an indicator of a serious eye problem…
March 11, 2019
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What is a Cataract?
A cataract is the clouding of the eye’s natural lens. As this normally clear lens gets cloudy, it decreases your ability to see well. A…
March 3, 2019
How Long Does it take to Recover from Retinal Detachment Surgery?
The retina is the part of your eye that sends images to the brain through your optic nerve and is essential to your vision.
February 24, 2019
Is Macular Edema Serious?
Macular edema is a swelling or thickening of the eye’s macula, the part of the eye responsible for detailed, central vision. The macula is a…
February 17, 2019
Four Stages of Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy occurs when there is damage to the small blood vessels that nourish tissue and nerve cells in the retina of the eye;…
February 10, 2019
Retinal Detachment Causes
Retinal detachment is the separation of the retina from the choroid, a membrane dense with blood vessels that is located between the retina and…
February 3, 2019
Are You Awake for Retinal Surgery?
The retina is an extremely thin layer of tissue that lines the inside back of the eye and has been compared to the film in…
January 24, 2019
What are the Symptoms of a Damaged Retina?
The retina is a layer of tissue in the back of your eye that senses light and sends images to your brain, thereby enabling you…
January 17, 2019