Please take time to read and learn how to take good care of your eye.
A cataract is a dense clouding of the eye’s lens that leads to vision impairment. This clouding results from protein buildup. Left untreated, cataracts can lead to reduced vision or even loss of sight. Due to the clumping together of protein inside the eye, a cataract begins to form. The mass of protein stands in the way of clear images from the lens getting to the retina.
You’ve probably heard of glaucoma, though you may not be aware that this common eye condition is one of the leading causes of blindness for people over the age of 60 around the world. Early identification and prompt treatment are essential to retain your vision, so it’s essential that you put your care in the hands of the best professional that you can find. You need an ophthalmologist. But how do you choose one?
The eye is one of the most complex and sensitive organs in the body. Therefore, a comprehensive eye examination involves a series of tests to assess eye health and the visual system. Most people, however, do not know what to expect when they schedule an appointment for a comprehensive eye exam. This is especially true if they have never had one before.
Diabetes is a very common metabolic condition in which patients are unable to control their blood sugar levels, causing them to become too high. It can happen when your body doesn’t produce enough or any insulin. Diabetes has the potential to be very serious, and over a long period of time, high blood glucose levels caused by uncontrolled diabetes can damage your heart and kidneys. Many people are also surprised to learn that uncontrolled diabetes can have an impact on your eye health and long-term vision.
Here’s what you need to know about identifying uveitis and what you can expect to happen during a uveitis evaluation.
Your tears are responsible for keeping your eyes healthy and clean. They’re made of a complex mixture of water, oil and mucus and antibodies that help to keep your eyes smooth, clear and help to protect them from infection...
Adult strabismus is a condition that originates in childhood. It may be that you were diagnosed with it then or that the effects of it were not noticeable enough to be detected. In either case...
Something’s bothering your eye. For a while now, actually. And for that while you decided, “Yeah…I’m sure it’s nothing to worry.” Except eventually it starts to feel (and look) serious...