Were you aware the technical name for redness in the eyes is subconjunctival hemorrhage? This condition occurs because the tiny blood vessel in the eye burst and cause the white part of the eye to turn pink or red. You may even notice small, red,…
There can be different types of double vision problems one can experience during their lifetime. One such condition is called diplopia. Diplopia is where you may notice that objects overlap one another and appear to be duplicated. This condition can occur in one or both…
To determine whether you might require refractive eye surgery, you need to understand how eye refraction works in relation to how we see. Refraction is when we look at an object and are seeing the reflected light that enters the eye. The first thing the…
Have you been contemplating getting LASIK because you are tired of wearing contacts or glasses? Maybe you have put it off because you think the LASIK laser eye surgery will be uncomfortable or require you to take a long time off work? You will be…
Have you ever thought about how much effort and time go into wearing contact lenses? While they are a popular vision correction option, you do need to be aware of the risks associated with contacts, the amount of time you will waste wearing them, and…
With concerns about COVID-19, people have become more aware of some of the different ways the virus can be transmitted. In recent months, it is believed that the virus could get in through the eyes when you touch something that has the virus on it…
What are some common eye disorders that you can think of? Nearsightedness? Farsightedness? Astigmatism? Cataracts? Glaucoma? If you thought of any of these, then you would be correct that these conditions are among the common eye conditions that people have. Each of these different eye…
As we get older, our eyes can start to develop certain conditions that can affect our vision. One of these is cataracts, and the other is age-related macular degeneration (ARMD). Macular degeneration gradually starts to occur as a result of damage to the macula. As…
There are a few different types of visual migraine headaches that can affect our vision and ability to see clearly. The headache symptoms and visual impairment are typically painless or cause slight discomfort until they go away. The biggest issue is the loss of vision…
Vaping is an alternative form of smoking that has grown in popularity with young adults. There is a mistaken assumption that vaping is not as dangerous or harmful as smoking tobacco or marijuana. However, many of the same chemicals found in tobacco and marijuana can…
