by comoweb | Oct 17, 2024 | Cornea, Vision
Why Does a Blind Eye Turn White? Understanding Phthisis Bulbi and Its Causes When a blind eye turns white, it may be a sign of a condition known as phthisis bulbi. This transformation occurs as the eye undergoes a series of changes following severe ocular damage,...
by Dr. Daniel Baruffi | Jan 26, 2024 | Cornea, Vision
If you wear contact lenses, you may have noticed that each lens has a different prescription power. This discrepancy between the two lenses is quite common and is not a cause for concern. In fact, having different prescription powers for each eye is a normal...
by comoweb | Sep 25, 2023 | Cornea
Band keratopathy is a condition that affects the cornea, specifically characterized by a band of damage across the lower portion of the cornea. This condition is typically caused by exposure resulting from incomplete lid closure or damage caused by systemic...
by Dr. Daniel Baruffi | Jun 21, 2021 | Cornea, Eye Disease
An eye infection is never a pleasant experience. It can be one of the most painful events that an individual may endure and is potentially sight threatening. There are a variety of different infections that can occur in the eye, from just one component of the eye to...
by Dr. Daniel Baruffi | Nov 11, 2020 | Cornea, Vision
A good night’s sleep is important not only for optimal cognitive functioning but also for the health of the body and eyes long term. Unfortunately, there are certain conditions that can cause an individual to get a less than optimal night of sleep, or that affect how...
by Dr. Daniel Baruffi | Sep 29, 2020 | Cornea, Dry Eye
Our eyes are constantly producing tears to lubricate, protect, and keep them healthy. Sometimes, however, they can produce far too much water, resulting in blurry vision, tears running down our cheeks, etc. There are several causes and solutions for this, and these...
