Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve and is a leading cause of preventable blindness. Although there are many variations of the disease, glaucoma results in a specific pattern of optic nerve damage and visual field loss. Many variations of this disease are characterized by elevated intraocular pressure.
As you age and your vision changes, we oftentimes attribute these fluctuations as part of growing older. While it is true that half of those who deal with visual struggles are ages 65 or older, many of the cases were preventable. The good news is that several treatments are available to slow the progression of diminished vision,
Original Article | By Sandee LaMotte, CNN
Dry eyes can be a sign of rheumatoid arthritis. High levels of cholesterol can cause a white, gray or blue ring to form around the colored part of your eye,
Original Source | World Health Organization
World Sight Day is an annual day of awareness held on the second Thursday of October, to focus global attention on vision impairment, including blindness. This year, World Sight Day will take place on October 14, 2021 with the theme: Love Your Eyes.
We all love looking at the brilliant colors of fall! The dramatic display of color we all enjoy during peak foliage season is not something you want to miss. However, the change of season brings some of it’s challenges to our eyes.
Routine eye care is essential to maintain the health of your eyes. How does one decide if an optometrist or an ophthalmologist is best for managing your eye health? Oftentimes, we are asked this question, so we thought we would share how these two eyecare professionals are very much the same, and how they are different.
