Amblyopia
During infancy or childhood, when one eye becomes weaker than the other, it is called Amblyopia or lazy eye. Allowing the weaker eye to get worse over time, the brain favors the better eye. It is important to detect early because treatment is more effective when started early. An eye patch or glass including the […]
Can Supplement Improve Vision and Eye Health?
Individuals with a family history of impaired eyesight or eye health issues may be concerned that they will develop similar problems at some point in their lives. However, though genetics plays a major role in determining your eye health, studies show that your diet also plays a critical role in preventing eye problems. Your eyes […]
Blepharoplasty
An eyelid lift, or blepharoplasty, is the excision of excessive eyelid skin for functional or cosmetic purposes, with or without fat. Blepharoplasty of the upper lid may be performed traditionally or modified with radiosurgery or laser incisional techniques. During human conversation and communication, the eyes and periorbital area are commonly the focal points. It may […]
Eye Twitching – Overview, Causes, Treatments
Eye twitching is an involuntary and repetitive spasm of the eyelid muscles. It can occur in the upper and lower eyelid, but it is more common with the upper eyelid. It is therefore not an eye twitch and is instead an eyelid twitch. The symptom is an uncontrollable eye twitch that lasts seconds at a […]
Legally Blind – Definition, Causes, Eligibility, Treatments
Blindness is the loss of vision in a way that tools such as glasses and contact lenses cannot fix. It is also the complete absence of vision. Blindness is often a diagnosis that you get from an ophthalmologist. Legally blind, on the other hand, is a diagnosis you technically get from the U.S. government. This […]
Eye Problems Linked To Sunlight and UV Exposure
The sun has many benefits for humans and the environment. However, overexposure to the sun’s rays often affects the human body. And your eyes are not safe from these effects. The sun can do a lot of damage to your eyes. And it is not just limited to staring directly into the sun. Sunbathing, playing […]
What To Expect After RLE Surgery
People with weak or impaired vision can adequately improve their vision with several solutions. You could get glasses or contact lenses. Another alternative is laser eye surgery to correct vision. However, these two options are not ideal for everyone. Glasses can be pricey and impractical for sports and other activities. Contacts are a better choice, […]
Corneal Transplant – Keratoplasty
The use of human tissue corneas is one of the first successful allografts used in corneal transplant surgery. Corneal transplantation involves replacing a diseased cornea with a new one. The majority of corneal transplants are performed annually in the United States. These corneal transplantations are common across the world. Corneal transplantation is usually indicated to […]
Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) in Myopia
Refractive lens exchange is an internal eye procedure similar to cataract surgery in which the natural lens of the patient is replaced with an intraocular lens. In RLE, the patient doesn’t have a cataract that needs to be removed. RLE has led to rapid, predictable improvement for those suffering with myopia. Intraocular lenses eliminate the […]