Subconjunctival Hemorrhage
What is a Subconjunctival Hemorrhage (SCH)? The conjunctiva is the thin, transparent membrane that covers the white part of the eye and...
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Posterior Capsule Opacity
What is a Posterior Capsule Opacity (PCO)? Cataract surgery removes a cataract (cloudy lens) from its cellophane-like lining called the...
Ortho-Keratology (Corneal Refractive Therapy) and Controlling Myopia
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is an eye disorder that causes light to focus IN FRONT of the retina instead of ON the retina, causing...
Nutrition and Eye Health
Why is Diet Important? Nutrition is an important part of eye health. Certain nutrients in foods protect the body from damaging substances...
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction / Blepharitis
What is Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD)? Meibomian glands are oil glands that line the margin of our eyelids. The purpose of these...
Intraocular Lenses (Options for Cataract Surgery)
What is an Intraocular Lens (IOL)? An IOL permanently replaces the eye’s natural lens when it is removed during cataract surgery. When a...
Hordeolum (Stye) / Chalazion
What is a Hordeolum (Stye)? A hordeolum or “stye” is a small, red, painful bump that grows at the base of the eyelash or under the eyelid....
Glaucoma
What is a Glaucoma? Glaucoma refers to a group of diseases that cause damage to the optic nerve, affecting the transmission of signals...
Eye Floaters and Flashes
What are Eye Floaters? Eye floaters are often described as spots, specks, strings, or cobwebs in your field of vision. They often appear...
Allergies and your Eyes
What causes Eye Allergies? Eye allergies develop as a result of an environmental agent or allergen, stimulating the release of histamine...
Epiretinal Membrane
What is an Epiretinal Membrane (ERM)? Epiretinal Membranes are also often referred to as cellophane maculopathy or macular pucker. They...
Dry Eye
What is Dry Eye? Dry Eye occurs when your tears aren’t able to provide adequate lubrication for your eyes. This can be either because...
Diabetic Retinopathy
What is Diabetic Retinopathy? Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) is one of several complications that can occur as a result of diabetes. Diabetes...
Corneal Abrasions and Erosions
What is a Corneal Abrasion? The cornea is the clear front window of the eye. It covers the colored portion of the eye, the iris, much...
Cataract
What is a Cataract? A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye. Most cataracts are related to exposure to ultraviolet light and...
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
What is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)? AMD is a common eye condition and a leading cause of vision loss among people age 50 and...
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