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How Alcohol Impacts Your Eyes and Vision
Many people enjoy the occasional drink, but what you may not realize is that alcohol can have implications for your eyes and vision, even when consumed responsibly. From temporary effects like blurred vision and nystagmus (involuntary eye movements) to more serious...
What is an Eye Coloboma?
A coloboma refers to a defect that occurs when a part of an embryonic fissure fails to close completely. While colobomas can happen in various areas of the body, they most commonly affect the iris, optic nerve, and retina within the eye. Although an eye coloboma can...
Differentiating Bell’s Palsy from a Stroke
A drooping face, particularly on one side, is a common symptom that can be associated with both Bell's Palsy and stroke, medically known as a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Although these conditions share similarities, they have distinct causes and necessitate...
Best Lens Materials for Glasses
Glasses, also known as eyeglasses, spectacles, or simply specs, have been around for centuries, helping people see better. They consist of a frame that holds two lenses which are mounted in such a way as to correct your eyesight. However, the lens material they are...
Glaucoma and High Eye Pressure
Glaucoma is an eye condition that is often associated with having high eye pressure, or intraocular pressure. However, eye pressure is only one factor in determining whether or not someone has glaucoma. Eye pressure can be elevated for other reasons than just...
Dry Eyes, Eye Drops and More
Dry eyes are a common condition that affects many people worldwide. Artificial tears are the go-to product for treating dry eyes; they are a convenient over-the-counter solution providing temporary relief. However, while artificial tears are a crucial component in...
7 Things To Know About Monocular Diplopia (Double Vision in One Eye)
Double vision, also known as diplopia, is a common problem that people experience at some point in their lives. While most causes of double vision affect both eyes, it is possible to have double vision in one eye, also known as monocular diplopia. How to Test...
5 Things To Know About Cataract Surgery
As we get older, our eyesight may begin to decline, and we may develop cataracts, a common condition affecting millions of people worldwide. Cataracts form in the crystalline lens and begin to cloud the lens in the eye. As cataracts progress symptoms may begin to...
Medications That Cause Dry Eyes
A common side effect of medications is dry eyes. Any medication that impacts the parasympathetic nervous system can reduce tear production and lead to dry eyes. Among these medications are dilating eye drops, antihistamines, antidepressants, and anti-anxiety or...
5 Things To Know About Bacterial Conjunctivitis
Bacterial conjunctivitis is an infection of the mucus lining of the front of the eye and inside of the eyelids. This type of infection is most common in children, the elderly, and those who are immunocompromised. Often this infection is caused by bacteria such as...
Importance of Post-Op Visits for Cataract Surgery
After cataract surgery, there are typically three or more post-operative (post-op) visits to evaluate the healing of the eye. These visits are used to check the eye pressure, evaluate for the healing of the surgical wound, assess the position and health of the...
Treatment of Recurrent Corneal Erosion
A recurrent corneal erosion is an eye condition that affects the front of the eye and often has multiple occurrences after the initial episode. The corneal erosion is an area of the top layer of the cornea that is pulled off by the eyelid upon waking in the morning,...