The old adage is that “The eyes are the window to the soul,” which is supposed to tell you something about the intentions or emotions of another person. Though a steadily growing body of research [...]
Contact lenses are a very popular, versatile, and convenient way to correct a wide range of vision problems. While they are designed to go into and come out of the eye easily, there are none-the-less [...]
Statistically, people over the age of 40 are increasingly likely to develop vision problems called presbyopia. For most this is a natural part of the aging process and it represents an unavoidable change in the [...]
Graves disease is also known as “Thyroid Eye Disease.” It is a condition where imbalances in the thyroid gland and the body’s own immune system cause a variety of complications in and around the tissues [...]
The eyes rely on the free flow of blood to operate correctly. When this flow is interrupted it can lead to retinal damage and other complications that can put an individual at increased risk of [...]
Swollen eyelids are often attributed to some type of inflammation or excess fluid, known as edema that affects the connective tissues surrounding one or both eyes and can affect the upper or lower eyelids respectively. [...]
Diabetes is a disease that affects the way the human body handles blood sugar. While many people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are aware of the danger it poses to heart health and [...]
Pink eye is one of the most annoying and common eyes health issues. Technically known as conjunctivitis, it can affect one or both eyes. Typical symptoms include: Red eyes Swollen or inflamed eyes Sticky discharge [...]
Many people find that they need some type of corrective lenses as they get older. Presbyopia, which causes farsightedness is increasingly common in people over the age of 40 and can often be addressed with [...]
A comprehensive eye exam is a special diagnostic process that evaluates vision and the overall health of the eyes. It involves a wide range of tests including things like reading a simple eye chart, examining [...]
