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
Read PostWhat 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
Read PostTypes of Cataracts
A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye that impairs vision. There are four types of cataract: Nuclear Sclerotic, Cortical, Posterior Subcapsular…
January 10, 2019
What is Vitreoretinal Surgery?
Vitreoretinal eye surgery refers to a group of advanced, highly delicate procedures that are done deep inside the eye’s interior. Vitreoretinal surgery is performed in…
January 3, 2019
Can a Macular Pucker Heal on its Own?
A macular pucker is scar tissue that has formed on the eye’s macula, located in the center of the retina—your eye’s light-sensitive tissue. The…
December 26, 2018
Understanding How Your Eyes Work
Your eye works in a similar way to a camera. When you look at an object, light reflected from the object enters the eyes through…
December 16, 2018
What Causes Cataracts?
A cataract is a common condition in which a normally clear eye lens becomes cloudy, causing blurry vision similar to looking through a foggy window.
December 9, 2018
Glaucoma Definition
Glaucoma is defined as a group of eye diseases characterized by damage to the optic nerve, usually due to excessively high intraocular pressure (IOP). If…
December 2, 2018
Diabetic Eye Disease Treatment
Diabetes is a chronic condition associated with abnormally high levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood. It is the result of a body not producing…
November 25, 2018
Importance of Eye Exams
Eye exams aren’t just for people who have vision problems. An annual eye exam is important for everyone—no matter age or physical health—to maintain healthy…
November 18, 2018