3 Causes of Floaters
By the time they reach 80, about a third of adults experience floaters — black spots, squiggly lines, or other dark shapes that appear in your visual field. No …
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What to Expect at Your Upcoming Eye Exam
You may consider eye exams rather low on your list of priorities, but seeing an ophthalmologist at least once a year can help you see more clearly and prevent …
Is Glaucoma Hereditary?
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions, all of which damage the optic nerve located in the back of your eye. It sends electrical signals to your brain about …
My Eyes Struggle to Produce Tears: What Does This Mean?
If your eyes don’t produce enough tears, you have a condition known as dry eye, a common medical problem. Without treatment, it can become chronic, especially as you get …
Understanding the Different Treatments for Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damages the optic nerve, the part of the eye that sends image signals to the brain. It’s one of the leading …
Are Red Eyes a Serious Condition?
“Red eye” is a term used to describe eyes that are bloodshot for any reason. The redness develops when blood vessels near the surface become swollen. But it’s why …
Can Floaters Put My Eyesight at Risk?
It can be disconcerting to see black spots, squiggly lines, or other dark shapes in your visual field, especially because no amount of blinking gets rid of them, and …
When Pterygium Surgery Might Be Right for You
A pterygium is more commonly known as “surfer’s eye” because of its prevalence among those participating in that sport. The condition results in a pink, fleshy, wedge-shaped growth on …
The Importance of Eye Exams for Diabetics
Diabetes is reaching epidemic proportions. In fact, 34.2 million Americans — 10.5% of the population — had diabetes as of 2018. About 90-95% of cases in adults are Type …
Understanding the Different Causes of Floaters
You suddenly notice black spots, squiggly lines, or amorphous shapes in your vision, but no amount of blinking gets rid of them, and when you turn your head, they …
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