What is a cataract? A cataract forms when the lens within the eye becomes dense and cloudy, often due to normal age-related changes. The early stages of cataract formation can begin as early as age 40, though cataract formation in children is possible. Most times cataracts develop slowly, causing small progressive changes in vision. Once […]
What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is an eye condition that causes progressive damage to the optic nerve, the nerve that carries the signal from the eye to the brain. While there are multiple different types of glaucoma, the most common form is known as primary open-angle glaucoma, or POAG for short. POAG is thought to be […]
Age-related macular degeneration, or AMD for short, is the 2nd leading cause of blindness in people 45-64 years old. How do you know if you are at risk? Read on to find out! First off, it is important to distinguish between the two different types of AMD: dry and wet. Dry AMD Dry macular degeneration […]
Burning. Stinging. Itching. Uncomfortable contact lenses. Fluctuating vision. Tired eyes at the end of the day. Or even…watering eyes? Sound familiar? You may one of the 5 million Americans that suffer from dry eye. Dry eye syndrome refers to either a breakdown in the quantity or quality of the tears that moisten the front surface […]