What Is A Glaucoma? This is a disease where pressure builds up in the eyeball, damaging the optic nerve and causing loss of peripheral vision. It is a chronic condition that can lead to blindness if left untreated. Symptoms of glaucoma include eye pain and headache, vision loss, halos around lights, and colors appearing distorted […]
Importance Of Eye Exams The purpose of eye exams isn’t always to clean the eyes or determine if contact lenses or spectacles are necessary. The optical exams are usually intended to test your eyesight. Every person neglects their eyes the most and optical exams address this issue just as they would with any other part […]
Progressive Keratoconus: Telling Signs and Symptoms Having a healthy cornea is crucial. You see the world through its lens, which is the outer layer of your eye. The lens bends the light entering your eye to allow you to see clearly. It is composed of proteins and cells. You noticeably experience blurred and altered vision […]
What Is Keratoconus? (Causes and Treatments) Understanding “Keratoconus” A thin cornea is a sign of keratoconus, a condition that occurs when the clear tissue covering the colored cornea becomes thinner. The bulge looks like a cone. When we speak of keratoconus we are referring to a cornea that appears to be conical. This is what […]
Keratoconus Symptoms and Treatment Keratoconus Symptoms: What You Should Know What comes immediately to mind when we hear the word Keratoconus? If you already have Keratoconus symptoms, you may be aware of symptoms such as impaired vision, nearsightedness, astigmatism, or light sensitivity. The problem is that these are typically widespread symptoms that can be mistaken […]
Getting A Regular Eye Exam For Your Kids Is Crucial It is imperative that we all have an eye exam regularly. This is even more important for children. Children should have an vision exam from as young as 6 months. At the ages of 3 and 6 their eyes should be examined again. Need an […]