Glaucoma is a condition most often associated with increased pressure within the eye. Over time it leads to damage to the optic nerve and loss of vision. In addition, Glaucoma is the most common cause of blindness in people over 60 years old, but it can also affect children. Research in predicting, treating and preventing… Continue Reading »
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When Pupils in the Eye Don’t Work Properly
What happens when pupils in the eye don’t work properly? The pupil is the opening in the center of the iris (the colored part of the eye) that allows light to enter the eye and thus begins the process of sight. However, there are a number of eye conditions that can affect the function of… Continue Reading »
Why Does the Eye Doctor Have to Dilate My Eyes?
Many of our patients ask why they need to have their eyes dilated when we examine them. Eye dilation can cause mildly unpleasant — but temporary — side effects and is generally something patients prefer to avoid. But there are good reasons your eye doctor must dilate your eyes during some eye exams. Why Must… Continue Reading »
Autism Awareness: Making Eye Exams Easier for Those with Autism
Autism is a disorder characterized by challenges in communication, socialization, learning, behavior, and the appropriate use of play or leisure time. As a spectrum disorder, there are a wide range of symptoms, skills, and levels of disability in functioning for those with Autism. As such, routine doctor visits can become much more challenging. Determining Visual… Continue Reading »