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Serious Eye Problems

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How Sun Exposure Affects the Eyes: The Surprising Answer

How Sun Exposure Affects the Eyes: The Surprising Answer

In a recent interview, former tennis player Chris Evert spoke about the eye problems some players get from prolonged exposure to the sun. Cataracts and eye cancers are extremely serious diseases that progress over time. Long Term Sun Exposure Harms Your Eyes Cataracts require surgical removal, and eye cancers not only threaten the eye, but… Continue Reading »

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How Rheumatoid Arthritis Affects the Eyes: Various Conditions

How Rheumatoid Arthritis Affects the Eyes: Various Conditions

A patient recently came to our office with a very painful and red eye. He thought he was suffering from an eye infection like “pink eye” or Conjunctivitis. Upon questioning the patient about his medical history and medications and completing an examination, it became apparent that there was no infection. Rheumatoid Arthritis: Scleritis and Dry… Continue Reading »

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Vision Problems Caused by Various Eating Disorders

Vision Problems Caused by Various Eating Disorders

For people who suffer from various eating disorders, the sad truth is that such disorders can often lead to a serious deterioration of eye health. Eating Disorders Which Can Affect Vision Eating disorders include, but are not limited to: Anorexia Nervosa — an extreme fear of becoming overweight that leads to excessive dieting to the… Continue Reading »

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Pediatric Glaucoma Research May Help both Children and Adults

Pediatric Glaucoma Research May Help both Children and Adults

Glaucoma is a condition most often associated with increased pressure within the eye. Over time it leads to damage to the optic nerve and loss of vision. In addition, Glaucoma is the most common cause of blindness in people over 60 years old, but it can also affect children. Research in predicting, treating and preventing… Continue Reading »

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What is a Stye? (aka Hordeolum) Stye Symptoms and Treatments

What is a Stye (aka Hordeolum): Stye Symptoms and Treatments

What is a Stye? A Stye (also known as a Hordeolum) is a small, red, painful lump that grows from the base of the eyelash or from under the eyelid. They are most commonly caused by a bacterial infection. There are two types of Styes. Two Types: External and Internal The external Stye starts at… Continue Reading »

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Can You Really Get Herpes In Your Eye?

Can You Really Get Herpes In Your Eye?

Yes — it is, unfortunately, possible to get Herpes in the eye. This viral infection is called Herpes Keratitis, and it is caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV). There are two types of HSV. Type I is the most common. It causes the cold sore or fever blister. Type II is the sexually transmitted… Continue Reading »

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