What is Episcleritis? Episcleritis is an irritation and inflammation of the episclera, the thin layer of tissue covering the white part (sclera) of the eye that occurs in the absence of infection. It is a common condition, and in most cases the problem is mild and vision is normal. What causes Episcleritis? Most of the… Continue Reading »
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Fixing Cataracts and Glaucoma at the Same Time
Cataracts and glaucoma are two of the more common ailments that affect the eyes of aging individuals. While there are treatment options for each of these conditions, there is also a surgical procedure which allows for the treatment of both conditions simultaneously. Fixing Glaucoma Glaucoma is a disease that damages the eye’s optic nerve. It… Continue Reading »
Common Activities May Decrease Your Risk of Visual Impairment
A study published in the journal Ophthalmology examined the effects of a number of common everyday activities on eye health over time. Researchers from the University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine analyzed data from a study that followed nearly 5,000 participants between 43 and 84 years of age between 1988 and 2013. The study looked… Continue Reading »
How Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Affects the Eyes
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome or SJS is a rare but serious disorder in which the skin and mucous membranes react to a medication or infection. The most common cause is an adverse allergic drug reaction. Sulfa drugs have often been implicated in SJS. In this post, we’ll take a look at the symptoms and treatment of Stevens-Johnson… Continue Reading »