Did you ever wonder why your Ophthalmologist asks you if you smoke? Smoking not only affects your overall physical condition, but it also increases your risk for developing many eye disorders and diseases. Top Risks to Your Eyes As a Smoker Here are seven risks to your eye health and vision, and seven reasons you… Continue Reading »
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Temporary Blindness in One Eye (Amaurosis Fugax)
Amaurosis Fugax is a strange sounding name for a temporary loss of vision in one eye. The vision loss is sudden and usually recovers over a period of minutes. It is painless and not associated with any other symptoms. Causes of Temporary Blindness in One Eye Temporary blindness occurs because the blood supply to the… Continue Reading »
Eye Gaze Tracking Used to Assess Autism in Autistic Children
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability affecting communication, socialization, learning and behavior. ASD ranges in severity from a handicap that somewhat limits an otherwise normal life to a severe disability that may require long-term institutional care. How Eye Tracking Can Assess Autism in Children Currently, ASD is diagnosed using caregiver description, interviews and… Continue Reading »
7 Causes of Night Blindness (Poor Night Vision)
There are many possible causes of poor night vision, or at the extreme, night blindness, also known as nyctalopia. Symptoms of Night Blindness The sole symptom of night blindness is difficulty seeing in the dark. You’re more likely to experience night blindness when your eyes transition from a bright environment to an area of low… Continue Reading »