Glaucoma is a disease of high pressure in the eye characterized by damage to the optic nerve, which can lead to vision loss. Technology Advances to Predict Glaucoma Progression At present, disease progression is monitored through comprehensive eye examinations. In office testing can include measuring eye pressure and assessing a patient’s central and peripheral vision… Continue Reading »
Serious Eye Problems
Blind Man Receives a “Bionic Eye” Implant and is Able to See
Back in 2015, Allen Zderad, a legally blind man from Minnesota, received a retinal prosthesis which gave him the opportunity to see again for the first time in a decade. What Caused the Man’s Blindness? Zderad, a patient at the Mayo Clinic, is affected by retinitis pigmentosa. Retinitis pigmentosa is an inherited condition that causes… Continue Reading »
Ocular Myasthenia Gravis: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disease that affects the transmission of signals from nerves to muscles. Ocular Myasthenia Gravis is a type of MG that only affects the eyes and eyelid movement. Symptoms of Ocular Myasthenia Gravis Symptoms of Ocular Myasthenia Gravis include: drooping of one or both eyelids (ptosis) blurred vision double vision… Continue Reading »
When Shingles Infects Your Eyes: Symptoms and Complications
Shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful rash on the body and sometimes the face. It is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. The shingles virus can reemerge many years after a person has had chickenpox. The risk increases with age, a weakened immune system, and stress. General… Continue Reading »
Uveitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Uveitis is an inflammation of the uvea, the middle layer of the eye. The uvea lies between the retina in the back of the eye and the white of the eye, known as the sclera. The uvea contains many blood vessels that nourish the eye; therefore this inflammation can be detrimental to proper vision. Causes… Continue Reading »
Untreated Glaucoma Can Lead to Permanent Blindness
Glaucoma is a disease that causes damage to the optic nerve. In glaucoma the clear fluid in the front of the eye, known as the aqueous humor, does not flow out of the eye properly. How Glaucoma Damages the Eye Fluid pressure in the eye builds up and damages the optic nerve fibers. The optic… Continue Reading »