An eye stroke, or retinal artery occlusion, is caused by a clot or narrowing of the blood vessels to the retina. This interrupts blood flow to the retina which untreated can result in permanent damage to the retina and loss of sight. Symptoms of an Eye Stroke Symptoms of an eye stroke may include: sudden… Continue Reading »
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Pink Eye: Types, Symptoms, and Treatments of Conjunctivitis
Pink Eye (also known as conjunctivitis) is an inflammation of the conjunctiva — the clear tissue covering the white part of the eye and the inside of the eyelids. Pink Eye is one of the most common, and luckily, treatable eye conditions. 3 Types of Pink Eye / Conjunctivitis The three main types of conjunctivitis… Continue Reading »
A New Way to Deliver Medicines to the Inside of the Eye
If you have never had a medicine injected into your eye, the following discussion may make you squeamish. Unfortunately for our patients with Age-Related Macular Degeneration (Wet AMD), it is a very common procedure. Risks When Injecting Eye Medicines People with Wet AMD have unhealthy new blood vessel growth which harms vision. Ophthalmologists treat the… Continue Reading »
Home Vision Testing: Is it a Good Idea or a Bad Idea?
For people who are busy, doing a home vision test and then ordering glasses or contact lenses using an online website or app might be an appealing option. That said, eye physicians recommend proceeding with extreme caution. Limitations of Home Vision Testing Online tests can measure the power of eyeglass prescription when done accurately (a… Continue Reading »