Genetic factors are responsible for many eye diseases and conditions. There are more than 350 hereditary eye diseases, including color blindness, corneal dystrophies, night blindness, and glaucoma (to name just a handful). Your family history and genetics play a role in determining which eye disorders you may be more susceptible to developing over time. Therefore,… Continue Reading »
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Women Taking Oral Contraceptives May Have Increased Risk of Glaucoma
A recent study found that women who have taken oral contraceptives (birth-control pills) for three or more years are twice as likely to suffer from Glaucoma. Glaucoma is a disease of high pressure in the eye that leads to damage to the optic nerve causing progressive permanent vision loss. Once vision is lost due to… Continue Reading »
Age-Related Macular Degeneration Makes Recognizing Faces Difficult
Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a condition in which the retina becomes severely damaged. It impairs a person’s central vision causing everything to appear blurry. People with AMD often have difficulty reading faces as a result of their condition because they are not able to properly focus on internal features such as the eyes, nose,… Continue Reading »
Vision Guidelines for Infants, Children and Teens that Every Parent Should Know
Many parents are curious about when they should take their children to the Ophthalmologist (or eye M.D.). Back-to-School time is a great time to consider a routine eye exam for your child. How Often Should Children Have Eye Exams? The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend that all… Continue Reading »