Day: July 22, 2020
Detached Retina
Seeing a spot or a flash of light in your field of vision is more than an inconvenience. It could be the first signs of …
Ocular Rosacea
Ocular rosacea, an inflammation of the eye and/or eyelid, occurs in conjunction with rosacea of the skin. A chronic inflammatory condition, rosacea primarily affects the …
Corneal Ulcer
The cornea is present as a clear tissue that is located at the front of the eye. A corneal ulcer occurs when there is a …
Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is a common eye problem that can afflict children and adults alike. It is highly contagious and spreads quickly …
Acanthamoeba Keratitis
Acanthamoeba keratitis is a relatively rare type of eye infection, but it can become quite serious. If left untreated, Acanthamoeba eventually leads to vision loss, …
Low Vision
Most people classified as blind still retain some ability to see. They often have significantly impaired vision but can discern light, shapes, or other figures. …
Colored Contacts
Colored contact lenses allow you to temporarily change your eye color whether or not you need to correct impaired vision. In this way, you can …
Contact Lens FAQ
Can I wear contact lenses? Most people are able to wear contact lenses safely and comfortably. There are contact lenses that correct for nearsightedness, farsightedness, …
Color Blindness
Color blindness, also known as color vision deficiency, occurs when an individual cannot distinguish between certain colors like red and green or, less commonly, blue …
Stargardt Disease
Loss of eyesight and macular degeneration are typically associated with aging. Stargardt disease, however, an inherited form of macular degeneration, commonly affects children and young …