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
Read PostLight 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
Read PostConjunctivitis
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
Retinal Tear Prevention – Part One
A retinal tear is a rip that occurs in the retina of the eye. This happens when the vitreous liquid pulls on the retina. A…
June 19, 2017
What is Macular Edema?
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…
June 12, 2017
Retinal Examination Instruments – Part Two
Slit Lamp: A slit lamp is a microscope with a light attached that allows your doctor to closely examine the eye. This instrument is used to…
June 5, 2017