Do you have small spots or squiggles that drift across your field of vision? Do you notice them more when you look at something bright like the sky or a white sheet of paper? If so, you may have eye floaters. What many people don't...
Most people suffer from eye problems at least once in their life. Our eyes are complex organs, and you can experience many different symptoms for different ailments. Here are some common eye problems, their symptoms, and how to make yourself feel better. Eye floaters and flashes You...
It’s true that eating carrots can keep your eyes healthy; however, contrary to popular belief, the vitamins and minerals found in your favorite orange veggie won’t improve your eyesight. This is just one myth about vision and blindness that few people question. Read along to...
Many people believe that if their vision seems unchanged, they don't need to schedule regular appointments with their eye doctor. However, a visit to your ophthalmologist can help with more than just vision changes. Not only will your appointment reveal whether you have signs of...
When you think about age-related eye diseases, you probably think of macular degeneration, even if you aren't familiar with the name. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the number one cause of severe vision loss and legal blindness in adults over the age of 60 in...
Sadly, diabetes is an epidemic among Americans of all ages. Though it can cause a wide range of health issues, vision loss is one effect of the disease that is particularly debilitating. That is why so many people are seeking diabetic retinopathy treatment in California. What...
As humans, we rely so heavily on our eyesight, which is what makes eye diseases like macular degeneration and conditions like retinal detachment and macular pucker so frightening. Below, you will learn about the modern techniques available to treat individuals suffering from these conditions. How is...
Did you know that very few people are 100% blind? Different eye diseases and conditions have different levels of vision loss. Some people can only perceive light, some have lost vision in the center of the eye, and others have no peripheral vision. Some people...
Age-related Macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye condition that currently affects as many as 15 million Americans and millions more across the globe. The disease attacks the macula of the eye, where our sharpest central vision occurs, and can only be treated effectively through retinal...
Some would say that our eyesight is our most valuable sense. It is certainly the one we rely on the most day to day. From reading signs and text messages, to recognizing friends and family, to assessing the danger of crossing a busy street or...