Pinguecula and Pterygium (Surfer’s Eye)
Characterized by a yellowish raised part of the scleral conjunctiva (the lining of the white part of the eye), a pinguecula usually develops near the
Cataracts
Many body parts begin to change as you age, and your eyes are no exception. One of the most common age-related eye changes is the
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)
ADD/ADHD
Approximately 11% of school-aged children have been diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to recent studies. The central symptoms of ADHD — difficulty sustaining
Glare and Halos
Glare and halos are both eye symptoms that some people experience around bright lights. Halos show up as bright circles around a light source. Glare
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
Binocular Vision
The human visual system is a complex network including the eye, ocular nerves, and key brain areas that process visual information. Under most circumstances, we
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
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
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
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
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
