Stevens-Johnson Syndrome or SJS is a rare but serious disorder in which the skin and mucous membranes react to a medication or infection. The most common cause is an adverse allergic drug reaction. Sulfa drugs have often been implicated in SJS. In this post, we’ll take a look at the symptoms and treatment of Stevens-Johnson… Continue Reading »
Serious Eye Problems
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 »
Medications that Can Adversely Affect Your Eyes
When people visit their Ophthalmologist or Eye M.D. they expect to be asked about any medical conditions they may have. But did you ever wonder why your Eye Doctor inquires about the medications that you take? The reason is that a number of medications can sometimes affect your eyes. Common Eye-related Side Effects of Medications… Continue Reading »
Eyes Looking in Different Directions? It Could be Duane Syndrome
Duane syndrome is a congenital type of strabismus (a disorder in which the eyes don’t look in exactly the same direction at the same time). Where most forms of strabismus leave side-to-side eye movements intact, in Duane syndrome the “wiring” of the eye muscles gets mixed, and movement of eye(s) becomes limited in certain directions…. Continue Reading »
Migraines and Ocular Migraines: Vision, Causes and Treatment
Migraines are a common neurological condition. 15-20% of people suffer from migraines, and 50% of women have them. Visual Disturbances During Migraines A classic migraine starts with visual symptoms, such as zigzag lines, colored lights or flashes of lights. They are followed by a severe headache on one side of the head. Nausea, vomiting and… Continue Reading »