This article is from a series of articles about the state-of-the-art equipment at Atlantic Medical Eye Care. This time we’ll look at the Visual Field or VF machine. Why We Use the Visual Field Machine A person’s visual field is a measure of how wide an area the eye can see when focused on a… Continue Reading »
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Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease Through the Eyes
According to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, Alzheimer’s Disease is a progressive, degenerative disorder that attacks the brain’s nerve cells. This damage results in the loss of memory, thinking, and language skills, and also causes behavioral changes. The Alzheimer’s Association estimates that there are 5.2 million people in the United States that suffer from this… Continue Reading »
Untreated Glaucoma Can Lead to Blindness
Glaucoma is a disease that causes damage to the optic nerve. In glaucoma the clear fluid in the front of the eye, known as the aqueous humor, does not flow out of the eye properly. How Glaucoma Damages the Eye Fluid pressure in the eye builds up and damages the optic nerve fibers. The optic… Continue Reading »
Uveitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Uveitis is an inflammation of the uvea, the middle layer of the eye. The uvea lies between the retina in the back of the eye and the white of the eye, known as the sclera. The uvea contains many blood vessels that nourish the eye; therefore this inflammation can be detrimental to proper vision. Causes… Continue Reading »