Diabetic Retinopathy is the most common diabetic eye disease that usually affects both eyes. In the beginning stages, many people who develop diabetic retinopathy are not aware of the changes that occur in the retina, such as micro aneurysms and retinal hemorrhages, which result in bleeding inside the retina. There are two types of diabetic […]
Eye Diseases
Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery
Cataract is the clouding of the eye’s lens and can lead to blurry or cloudy vision. It usually occurs as people age but can also be affected by the environment a person is around. There is treatment to correct cataract in the form of surgery. Cataract surgery is an effective way to correct the vision […]
What Is Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma?
The most common form of glaucoma is Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma, or POAG. POAG usually occurs in people over the age of 40, but it can also occur in younger adults due to risk factors like race, family history of glaucoma, and/or having very thin corneas. In fact, many Americans have POAG and are unaware of […]
Those Who Suffer From Dry Eyes Know Best That Tears Are Not Just For Crying
Many people associate tears with crying caused from many different emotions. For example, some will cry in sadness, mourning a loss, or because of a strong pain, while others may cry in excitement, winning a grand prize, or finally seeing someone that had been gone for years. Nonetheless, these associations are correct but the thing […]
Digital Eye Strain is a Problem for 70% of U.S. Adults
Nowadays, everyone is using a computer, smart phone, tablet or e-reader. The Vision Council found in a recent survey, that even though over 70% of adults in the U.S. experience eye strain when using digital devices, 41% of those adults do not know how to alleviate their discomfort. The symptoms of digital eye strain are […]
Possible Good News for Macular Degeneration Sufferers!
Age Related Macular degeneration (ARMD) is one of the leading causes of blindness in elderly people. It most affects a person’s ability to read and drive. There are two main types of ARMD, “Wet” or Exudative ARMD and “Dry” or Non- Exudative ARMD. There is currently no treatment for the Dry type of ARMD, and […]