If your eyes get dry, itchy, and red at the same time every year – when the ragweed blooms, for example – you probably know what’s causing the problem. Similarly, if your eyes become teary, itchy, and dry on a windy, dry day, you can rest assured that they’ll go back to normal when you […]

Your retinas are essential to your vision. The process of seeing objects and people in front of you is really a matter of light passing through your retinas to the optic nerve and then to the brain. A torn or detached retina, if left untreated, can result in partial or total blindness in the affected […]

Cataracts are a common part of aging, and often only associated with senior citizens; however, they can occasionally affect younger patients as well. There have been cases of patients much younger than their 60s, 70s, or beyond developing cataracts. In fact, some patients have developed cataracts in their 50s and even their 40s. Although cataracts […]

In every photo that is taken of you, it either looks like your eyes are closed, or as if you blinked just as the flash went off, no matter what you do. Over time, your eyelids have begun to droop and sag — making your eyes look hooded. For many, these behaviors aren’t a problem, […]

A torn or detached retina is a serious medical condition and can lead to permanent blindness if not treated right away. However, many individuals dismiss symptoms because retinal tears and detachment are usually painless — and are not associated with an emergency. As a result, many people who suffer from a retinal tear or detachment […]

If you suffer from sleep apnea, several studies suggest that you may be at higher risk of developing a number of vision-related diseases, including glaucoma. Although there is a clear link between sleep apnea and glaucoma, the amount of risk is not quite clear — nor is the particular reason for it. What is clear, […]

When is an eye twitch more than a simple eye twitch? For many people, an eye twitch is a minor annoyance that lasts no more than a minute or two, but for others, it is an aggravating condition that causes constant, daily stress. So, what is the difference between a simple, minor twitch and something […]

That painful, itchy sensation near your eye has suddenly turned into a rash. Or, your maybe you suddenly have small blisters on your eyelid, or swelling and redness around the eye. Maybe you also suddenly are experiencing extra sensitivity to the light. While these may be signs of a number of conditions, one possible explanation […]

Eye cancer affects three areas of the eye — the eyeball itself (called the globe), the area around the eye (the orbit), and the accessory structures (such as the eyelids and tear ducts, called adnexal structures). Eye cancers are also divided into two groups — primary eye cancers that start in the eye (intraocular) and […]

Lately, driving at night has been difficult. You can’t read street signs as well as you used to. You aren’t sure if that lump you saw by the side of the road was a cat, a bush, or garbage. Walking in light is difficult without stubbing a toe or running into the coffee table. If […]

In our last post, we discussed the symptoms and diagnosis of conjunctivitis, more commonly known as pink eye. While this infection is more common among children, it can affect anyone. Regardless of how you or your loved ones may have contracted conjunctivitis, there are treatment options. Along with treatment, anyone with conjunctivitis needs to also […]

At first, maybe you thought the mild itching in your eye was just related to your allergies or lack of sleep. Over the course of the day, however, the itching has intensified — you can barely keep your fingers away from your eyes as the need to rub them is almost overwhelming.

In a previous post, we discussed the causes and warning signs of macular degeneration with a brief discussion about treatment options. Today we will go more in depth regarding treatment. Early diagnosis is critical to slowing the progression of AMD.

Previously we discussed the causes and early warning signs of glaucoma, as well as a brief overview of treatment options. Today we will dive more deeply into treatment options and provide a full glaucoma treatment overview. Unfortunately, there is currently no cure for glaucoma, but if it is caught early enough, proper intervention can slow […]

Cataracts are the most common cause of blindness in the United States among seniors, and are treated with surgery. Cataract removal is one of the most common surgeries in the United States with a proven record of safety and effectiveness. Cataract surgery involves the replacement of the natural lens in your eye with an artificial […]