Treatment of Floaters
Most eye floaters occur as part of the natural aging process. Floaters are rarely troublesome enough to cause additional problems, unless they are a symptom…
August 28, 2017
Read PostRetinal Atrophy
Retinal health is essential to good vision. The retina is the tissue lining the back of the eye that contains photoreceptors. These specialized cells are…
August 20, 2017
Read PostFinding an Eye Care Professional
Even if you are not experiencing vision problems, it is important to get regular eye exams. Children and adults should regularly consult an eye care…
August 13, 2017
High Blood Pressure and Eye Disease
High blood pressure can be very harmful to the body, causing heart and kidney problems among other issues. If untreated, high blood pressure can also…
August 6, 2017
Light Flashes in Eyes
Many conditions cause photopsia, or flashes of light in the eye. Flashes of light can be harmless, or an indicator of a serious eye problem…
July 31, 2017
Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis is a common and uncomfortable eye condition that can be caused by infections, allergies or irritants. The conjunctiva is a thin tissue that covers…
July 23, 2017
Blepharitis
Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelids. If you suffer from blepharitis, you may experience any of the following symptoms: Watery eyes Eyes are red…
July 16, 2017
Retinal Vein Occlusion
Retinal vein occlusion occurs when one of the tiny retinal veins in the eye becomes blocked by a blood clot. This means that blood cannot…
July 9, 2017
Diagram of the Eye
Even though the eye is small, only about 1 inch in diameter, it serves a very important function – the sense of sight. The eye…
July 2, 2017
Retinal Tear Prevention – Part Two
A retinal tear cannot be prevented but having routine eye exams will allow your doctor to look for signs of the condition. Although retinal…
June 26, 2017