The cornea is the clear, dome-shaped front part of the eye that covers the iris and pupil. It allows light to enter the eye. A corneal ulcer (also called keratitis) is an open sore on the cornea. Most Common Cause of Corneal Ulcer Corneal ulcers are most commonly caused by eye infections. Contact lens wearers… Continue Reading »
Serious Eye Problems
What is a Chalazion? Mysterious Eye Condition Explained
A chalazion (pronounced kuh-lay-zee-un) is an enlarged oil-producing gland in the eyelid. It forms when the gland opening becomes clogged with oil. Sometimes a chalazion is confused with a stye. A stye is a red, sore lump near the edge of the eyelid. What Causes a Chalazion? A chalazion is caused by an infected eyelash… Continue Reading »
What is Shingles, and is it Harmful to the Eyes?
Shingles or herpes zoster is a virus that causes a painful burning and sometimes itchy blistering rash. Shingles is a reactivation of the varicella zoster virus — the chickenpox virus. 6 Reasons Shingles Can Reemerge in Adulthood The virus lies dormant in the body after the initial chickenpox infection, but it can reemerge later in… Continue Reading »
What is Tunnel Vision? Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
In a figurative sense, “tunnel vision” describes a reluctance to consider alternatives to a specific point of view. However, when it comes to the eyes, tunnel vision is a very real condition and problem. Tunnel vision is a condition in which central vision is intact, but peripheral or side vision is missing. In other words,… Continue Reading »
What Can Be Done For Eye Strokes? Symptoms and Treatment
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 »
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 »