The eye is a truly remarkable organ. Here are twelve fun facts about the eyes that you may not be aware of. Size and weight — Eyes are about 1 inch in diameter and weigh about a quarter of an ounce. Colors — The human eye can differentiate about 10 million different colors. Complex —… Continue Reading »
Special Interest
2 Reasons to Avoid Color-Changing “Costume” Contact Lenses
While some people want to wear spooky looking contact lenses for Halloween, often the result of that decision is truly horrifying. Unfortunately, every Ophthalmologist (Eye M.D.) has heard scary stories about the use of non-prescription or over-the-counter contact lenses. Reason #1: Costume Lenses Can Scratch the Cornea If contacts are not professionally fitted to the… Continue Reading »
How Zika Virus Impacts the Eyes and Ocular Health
While global health concerns often shift over time, Zika virus remains an important infection to understand — particularly because of its potential impact on pregnancy and eye health. What is Zika Virus? Zika virus is an infection primarily transmitted by mosquitoes, though it can also spread through sexual contact. In most healthy adults, the illness… Continue Reading »
New Technology to Predict the Risk of Glaucoma Progression
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 »
He Solved Widespread Blindness in Preemies – Who Was He?
The late Dr. Arnall Patz, who passed away in 2010, is an ophthalmologist whose work deserves to be remembered. Although most people have never heard this doctor’s name, in the medical community he was extremely well-known and respected. The work of Dr. Patz resulted in the closure of two-thirds of the schools for the blind…. Continue Reading »
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 »