Approximately two and a half million people sustain damage to their eyes each year. Physicians have traditionally relied on eye drops to treat injuries such as scratches and burns. However, there are drawbacks to using eye drops to treat eye irritation and injury. Drawbacks to Using Eye Drops The primary drawbacks to using eye drops… Continue Reading »
General Eye Care
Eye Health Can Help Diagnose Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
During these dark days of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re hearing more about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). This is in large part due to the fact that “long haulers” — those who have trouble shaking the disease — often suffer from CFS. What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a disorder characterized by… Continue Reading »
Corneal Abrasions: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatments
The cornea is the clear front window of the eye that transmits and focuses light into the eye. A corneal abrasion is a scratch or scrape on the cornea. Causes of Corneal Abrasions Corneal abrasions may occur for a variety of reasons, such as: something getting in the eye foreign matter getting stuck under the… Continue Reading »
9 Tips for Maintaining Healthy Vision through Everyday Eye Care
Coronavirus has all of us feeling a little on edge about seeing our doctors. It’s all the more reason to make a long-term commitment to foster healthier habits — many of which will improve your overall eye health, too. Here are a number of tips to help you maintain healthy vision and take better care… Continue Reading »
Myopia in Children: Time Spent Indoors May Adversely Affect Eyes
Scientists at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine have discovered a cell in the retina that may cause myopia when it dysfunctions. Myopia (or nearsightedness) is a condition in which people can see close objects clearly, but objects farther away appear blurred. The problem may be linked to amount of time a child spends indoors… Continue Reading »
What is a Cataract? Discover the Different Types and Symptoms
A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that affects vision. The lens is the clear part of the eye that helps to focus light or an image on the retina. In a normal eye, light passes through the transparent lens to the retina. Light is then changed into nerve signals that… Continue Reading »