by comoweb | May 24, 2024 | Retina, Vision
Understanding Why are Light Eyes More Sensitive to the Sun? Light sensitivity, or photophobia, refers to an increased sensitivity to light that can lead to discomfort, squinting, and eye strain in bright surroundings. Individuals with light-colored eyes, such as blue...
by comoweb | Jan 15, 2024 | Retina, Vision
Macular degeneration is a progressive eye disease that affects the macula, a small but essential part of the retina responsible for central vision. While macular degeneration cannot be cured, making certain nutrition changes can help slow its progression and maintain...
by Dr. Daniel Baruffi | Dec 6, 2021 | Retina, Vision
When it comes to the eye, many individuals hear the word “detachment” and immediately get nervous. This is because a retinal detachment, while rare, can be a blinding event. Yet, almost everyone will undergo a process called a posterior vitreous detachment, or PVD....
by Dr. Daniel Baruffi | Nov 25, 2020 | Retina
During your annual eye exam, our optometrist will assess the health of your eyes. This will include a check of your glasses prescription and the condition of the inside and outside of your eyes. At the very back of the eye is the retina, a layer of nerves that is...
by Dr. Daniel Baruffi | Oct 12, 2020 | Retina, Vision
It is possible that at your last eye examination, your optometrist may have mentioned the importance of coming back to the clinic if you ever experience flashing lights or are noticing new floaters in your vision. However, when you come into the office in this case,...
by Dr. Daniel Baruffi | May 13, 2020 | Retina, Systemic Disease
There is much more to an eye exam than a vision evaluation and the determination of a glasses prescription. While this is certainly an important part of eye care, a comprehensive eye examination looks at much more, including a thorough assessment of the health of the...
