Can High Blood Pressure Hurt Your Eyes?
High blood pressure can be very harmful to the body, causing heart and kidney problems among others. If untreated, high blood pressure can also…
October 25, 2021
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Are There Different Types of Cataracts?
A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye that impairs vision. There are 4 types of cataract: Nuclear Sclerotic, Cortical, Posterior…
October 18, 2021
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What Does the Vitreous Gel Do in the Human Eye?
The vitreous gel of the human eye, also called the vitreous humor, is the largest structure within the eye, constituting about 80% of its…
October 11, 2021
Can the Macula Be Repaired?
Vitrectomy is a type of surgery to repair the macula of the eye. The macula is the center of the retina; the retina is…
October 4, 2021
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…
September 25, 2021
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…
September 18, 2021
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…
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…
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…
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…
August 18, 2021