Category: Common Eye Conditions

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What Is Astigmatism?

At Insight Eyecare we get this question many times per day. “What is Astigmatism?” Let’s begin answering scientifically what is astigmatism, then we can discuss ...
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Age-Related

Macular Degeneration

One of the most important reasons for regular examinations by your eye care provider is evaluate for the development of macular degeneration. According to the ...
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Changes in Appearance

Subconjunctival Hemorrhage

Similar to a bruise under the skin, a subconjunctival hemorrhage happens when a small blood vessel located between the sclera (white portion of an eye) ...
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Cognitive and Acquired

Strabismus

Commonly called crossed eyes, strabismus is a condition in which eyes do not work together, failing to maintain proper alignment. While one eye focuses on ...
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Cognitive and Acquired

Uveitis

Uveitis refers to the inflammation of the eye’s middle layer, which consists of the iris, ciliary body, and choroid. Several fungal, viral, or bacterial infections ...
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Age-Related

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the United States, making it an important public health priority. Although there are several factors that ...
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Cognitive and Acquired

Computer Vision Syndrome

Almost everyone uses computers in the modern world, whether for recreation, employment, education or any combination of the three. Unfortunately, our increased use of computers ...
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Cognitive and Acquired

Sjogren’s Syndrome

Pronounced SHOW-grins, Sjogren’s syndrome is a disorder of the immune system, or an autoimmune disease, which causes the body’s immune system to attack and harm ...
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Cognitive and Acquired

Optic Neuritis

Also known as demyelinating optic neuritis, optic neuritis refers to the inflammation of the optic nerve due to the loss of or damage to a ...
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Cognitive and Acquired

Eye Occlusions

An eye occlusion is a blockage in one of the arteries or veins supplying blood to the retina and/or optic nerve. These blockages can cause ...
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