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Uveitis Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision
Do you know how uveitis could affect your eyes?
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All About Glaucoma
Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision
Glaucoma is a serious disorder that can damage the optic nerves of your eyes if left untreated. The optic nerve carries images from your eyes to your brain. If the nerve is damaged, full or partial vision loss can occur. In some cases, people develop glaucoma because the pressure in their eyes begins
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Binocular Vision: Disorders and Treatment
Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision
For many, the term binocular vision conjures images of super powers or the rare ability to spot objects far away, but having binocular vision simply means having two eyes with which to see. Binocular vision does lend creatures with two eyes advantages over those with only one, such as enhanced vision,
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Strabismus
Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision
Strabismus is the medical term for the misalignment of the eyes. Commonly referred to as cross-eyed or wall-eyed, strabismus may involve either one or both eyes turning inward, outward or even up or down. It is one of the most common vision conditions in young children, affecting somewhere between 2
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What Is Astigmatism?
Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision
Astigmatism is an extremely common eye condition that affects both children and adults. It occurs when there is an imperfection in some part of your cornea, the clear tissue that covers your iris. Light rays pass through the cornea as they travel to the retina, a thin layer of cells at the back of your
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What You Need to Know About Dry Eye
Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision
If you have never suffered from dry eye, you might not appreciate how important your tears are to your eye health. Without enough moisture, your eyes can become dry, itchy, red and uncomfortable. Dry eye occurs when you do not make enough tears or the tears you produce are not high quality. The Importance
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Blue Light Exposure: What Is It?
Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision
Is blue light hurting your vision? Find out how the light can affect you.
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