Age-related macular degeneration is one of the leading causes of vision loss in people over 50 years old. This eye disease affects the macula, the back part of the retina controlling central vision. The macula is responsible for sending images from the optic nerve to the brain. Damage to the macula causes a blurry or…
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Risk Factors of Macular Degeneration
Have you been experiencing vision changes, such as unusual blurring or distortion? Are these changes beyond just a lack of focus and clarity as is typical of presbyopia (farsightedness) or myopia (nearsightedness), but rather a lack of being able to see things in the center of your vision? If so, then you might have a…
Reasons to Visit an Oculoplastic Surgeon
An oculoplastic surgeon is an ophthalmologist with advanced training in plastic and reconstructive surgery of the structures around the eye: the eyelids, orbit (bony cavity around the eye), lacrimal (tear) glands, among others. Because they are essentially ophthalmologists, oculoplastic surgeons complete a residency program, but they undergo another two years of fellowship-training in oculoplastic surgery….
Preparing for Your LASIK Eye Surgery
LASIK eye surgery is a laser procedure for correcting refractive errors, such as astigmatism, nearsightedness, and farsightedness. Refractive errors occur when the shape of your eye does not bend light correctly, causing you to have blurred vision. If you’ve been having any of the vision problems mentioned above and finally contemplating a LASIK eye surgery,…
Different Types of Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness in the United States, and it currently affects more than three million Americans. Glaucoma is an umbrella term referring to a cluster of related eye conditions that cause damage to the optic nerve, which sends visual signals from your eye to your brain. It is usually related…
Are you a candidate for cataract surgery?
Cataracts can cause your vision to become blurry, making it difficult to make out what you’re reading or seeing things from afar. Cataracts are not only dangerous, but can severely affect your quality of life. The transition from having good eyesight, even with the help of glasses and contact lenses, to blurry or cloudy vision…
Diabetic Retinopathy: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Diabetic retinopathy is a vision problem that can develop in someone who has type 1 or type 2 diabetes. This complication of diabetes is caused by damage to the tiny blood vessels in the retina, which is the light-sensitive lining in the back of the eye. Retinopathy is one of the many reasons why diabetes…
What Is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a common eye condition and a leading cause of sight loss for people over age 60. It occurs when the optic nerve, which connects the eye to the brain, becomes damaged due to internal eye pressure. The pressure is often caused by a buildup of fluid in the front part of the eye….
What Is a Diabetic Eye Exam?
High blood sugar levels associated with diabetes can lead to a number of eye problems, primarily causing damage to the retina at the back of the eye. The retina is a thin layer of delicate tissue that lines the inside of the eye. It contains millions of light-sensitive cells and nerve cells that receive, organize,…
Things to know before undergoing a diabetic eye exam
Diabetes can cause damage to blood vessels throughout the body. You’re probably familiar with diabetic foot – which is a result of vessel damage leading to diabetic neuropathy, causing foot numbness and sores – but diabetes can also lead to eye problems such as diabetic retinopathy. This tends to cause blurriness, difficulty distinguishing colors, and…
