Few things are as uncomfortable as eye pain. If your eye has been hurting and is visibly red, you may think you have conjunctivitis; however, your discomfort and issues may be caused by an inflammation of the iris in a condition known as iritis. While iritis may clear up in some situations, it is best …
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Do eye problems run in your family? If so, this is just one more reason to make sure that you see your eye doctor frequently for eye exams. Here is some information about retinitis pigmentosa, a condition that is handed down in families and can result in vision loss. What Is Retinitis Pigmentosa? Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is …
It can be difficult to tell if your son or daughter has a “lazy eye” – when one eye turns inward or outward more than the other. However, this is an issue you and your family eye doctor will want to watch out for, because if it is left untreated, a lazy eye can mean long-term problems …
Having a macular hole may sound like something that would happen in a horror movie or at least in your worst nightmare. However, although the term “macular hole” is frightening, it is actually an eye condition that can be treated very successfully once it is diagnosed. Read on for more information about macular holes and why …
If you’ve recently been diagnosed with diabetes, you are no doubt starting to realize how the disease can affect all aspects of your health. This, of course, includes the eyes. Here is some information you need to know about how diabetes can affect your vision and your eye health. 4 ways diabetes can affect your eyes …
Has your eye doctor told you that you have an astigmatism? It’s nothing to worry about – in fact, it’s very common. Read on for some information about what an astigmatism is, how it affects your vision, and how your doctor can help to correct it. What is an astigmatism? An astigmatism is just an irregular curvature …
Optic neuropathy is a condition that can develop when something goes wrong with the optic nerve. The optic nerve is at the core of obtaining visual information. The optic nerve supplies information from the retina on the back of the eye to the brain. This nerve may become damaged, impacting one’s ability to see. The …
Optic neuropathy is a condition that can develop when something goes wrong with the optic nerve. The optic nerve is at the core of obtaining visual information. The optic nerve supplies information from the retina on the back of the eye to the brain. This nerve may become damaged, impacting one’s ability to see. The …
After the age of 40, many men and woman may notice that their vision is changing. Sometimes patients require eyeglasses to help them read, or perhaps they are experiencing difficulty in focusing or fighting glare while driving at night. While these changes are a common and normal part of aging, it is important to make …
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You may have been warned about floaters (those bright little dots that only you can see, which last for a few seconds), especially if you have a high prescription in your eyes. But are they really so serious that you need to worry about them? Floaters may occur for a number of reasons, but they …