Lattice Degeneration

What is Lattice Degeneration? Lattice degeneration is a degenerative change in the peripheral retina. While this is not a common occurrence, it is seen in 6-8% of the population. During a dilated eye examination the eye doctor will use an indirect ophthalmoscope to examine the peripheral retina and look for [...]

PTOSIS

Ptosis is a drooping of the upper eyelid that can be present in both children and adults. Sometimes ptosis can be subtle or the lid can extend over the pupil. If the lid drops to the level of the pupil the amount of light coming into the eye affected and ultimately vision is reduced. [...]

Common Mistakes In Contact Lens Wear

Contact lenses can be a safe alternative in correcting ones vision. There are common mistakes that you should be aware of. A common mistake is sleeping in contact lenses. Sleeping in contacts can increase the risk of corneal ulcers and eye infections. Even though there are contacts that are approved [...]

Night Vision Problems

There are many causes of a decrease in night vision. Some are treatable and some are not. The most common cause of a decrease in night vision is the formation of a cataract. Cataracts are a clouding of the lens in the eye which can cause blurry vision or halos [...]

Alcohol Consumption And It’s Effect On Vision

Drinking alcohol excessively can not only have harmful effects in the body but also on the eyes. One of the effects of heavy drinking of alcohol is blurry vision which can be due to brain function being impaired or poor eye muscle coordination. Double vision or diplopia can also result [...]

Floaters

Floaters in the eye are tiny spots or cobwebs that drift around in your field of vision. They can be annoying at times and are a very common complaint of patients seeing an eye doctor. Floaters arise when pieces of the eyes gel like substance, called the vitreous, form either [...]

Eyelid Bumps

Eyelid bumps are a good reason to take a trip to the eye doctor. Bumps can be differentiated by their color , presence of pain, or location of the bump itself. They may cause irritation in addition to look unsightly. Causes vary and need to be seen to be properly diagnosed [...]

Pink Eye

Conjunctivitis, which is commonly referred to as pink eye, is a redness of the membranes covering the white part of the eyes and the inner parts of the lids. It can be caused by bacteria, viruses, allergies or chemical exposure. In children, viral and bacterial causes are more common, but [...]

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