What is the cornea?
The cornea is the eye’s outermost layer. It is the clear, dome-shaped surface that covers the front of the eye. It plays an important role in focusing your vision.
Another birthday? How’s your vision?
As we age, some decline in our senses is expected. Eyesight is often one of the first senses affected by aging. It’s important to learn what's normal for aging eyes and what may be a sign of disease.
Things to know and remember about Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration, or age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss in Americans 60 and older. It is a disease that destroys your sharp, central vision.
Cataracts at a Glance: What you should know
A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that affects vision. Most cataracts are related to aging. Cataracts are very common in older people. By age 80, most Americans have had a cataract.
What is Laser Vision Correction?
Refractive error results from a flaw in the shape of the eye that causes images to be improperly focused on the retina, and the result is blurry vision.
Normal Age-Related Vision Changes
Not all declines in vision quality are the result of disease; certain anatomical changes naturally occur as the eyes age. The various internal and external structures of the eyes, begin to wear down.
What is a glaucoma?
Glaucoma is commonly referred to as the silent thief of sight and is one of the leading causes of preventable blindness worldwide. It affects over 3 million Americans and 70 million people around the world.
Can I have LASIK?
LASIK can be “game-changing” for a lot of people. Importantly, though, there are no “cookie-cutter” solutions here, no “one size fits all.” Every patient is different. And every patient’s situation is unique.
Corneal Eye Care At a Glance
The cornea is the eye’s outermost layer. It is the clear, dome¬shaped surface that covers the front of the eye. It plays an important role in focusing your vision.
Retinal Eye Care Education At a Glance
Diabetic eye disease comprises a group of eye conditions that affect people with diabetes. These conditions include diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema (DME), cataract, and glaucoma.
What to know about Pediatric Ophthalmology
Proper eyesight is fundamental to your child’s social and educational success as well as their ability to clearly focus on their surroundings. It’s never too early to learn about and combat eye disease.
When is Orthoptic Therapy Necessary?
Although most vision problems can very easily be corrected using eyeglasses or contact lenses, some problems require more sophisticated treatment. Problems such as eyeteaming, focusing and tracking disorders...
