Macular degeneration is a debilitating vision problem that is growing as the country’s population ages. Generally, patients who suffer from AMD (age-related macular degeneration) have deterioration of their macula, the portion of the retina that is responsible for central vision (fine details in front of you). There currently isn’t a proven treatment for macular degeneration.…
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The Truth About Dark Under Eye Circles
Dark circles under the eyes are often associated with a lack of sleep. In reality, there are many factors that can cause them. In most cases, dark eye circles are caused by blood pooling in the vessels that lie close to the skin’s surface. The majority of the accumulated blood is deoxygenated (lacks oxygen) so…
Eye Care Concerns Among Swimmers
For swimmers, eye irritation from pool chemicals is a concern. Pool chemicals such as saline and chlorine are inherently eye irritants. Pool chlorine can lead to symptoms similar to those of conjunctivitis — redness, itching, irritation, and excessive tearing. Dry eye syndrome Symptoms of dry eye syndrome are quite common among swimmers. These symptoms may…
Vision-Related Changes to Expect After 40
The adage says, “Life begins at 40.” Yet for some, 40 means the time when various vision and eye health issues become more prevalent. Fortunately, the discovery of new technologies in the prevention and treatment of eye health problems have made it possible to delay their occurrence or reduce the severity of their symptoms. The…
Laser Eye Surgery vs. Contacts: Which is Safer?
Many people tend to assume that contacts are safer than laser eye surgery because the former is less invasive. Yet the findings of a recent study suggest otherwise. Researchers at the Oregon Health and Science University found that the risk of vision loss is higher among contact lens wearers than those who choose to have…
Cataract Surgery – Is It Safe?
Cataracts are an eye problem characterized by cloudy vision and dulling of color perception. It is the most common eye problem that people face in the latter part of their lives. Cataracts progress at a very slow rate and many times the affected person does not realize that he or she has this problem until…
LASIK Eye Surgery – Get Your Vision Back
Eyesight is our most precious sense, allowing us to see the world and all its beauty. But vision problems like myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism make it difficult for us to see the world as clearly as we once did. People suffering from these conditions resort to prescription glasses and contact lenses for correcting their vision.…
Before & During Lasik Surgery
Taking Care of Your Eyes While You’re Expecting
Pregnancy brings forth a lot of changes in women — from the obvious baby bump to unexplained food cravings and aversion. Such physical and physiological changes are often brought about by the hormonal shifts when a woman is expecting. Although eye health may be the last thing in an expectant woman’s mind, Dr. Thomas Croley…
Quick Guide to Dealing with the Dreaded Pink Eye
You woke up looking forward to the last day of the work week ahead only to find out that your left eye is extremely red when you looked at the mirror. Worst of all, it’s starting to get itchy! You’re starting to speculate that it could be pink eye, like what your co-worker Tim had…