Every year, over 2 million people experience ocular trauma. The most common eye injuries are open wounds, foreign objects in the eye, burns, and contusions. Although ocular trauma is the second leading cause of visual impairment after cataracts, more than 90 percent of eye injuries are preventable. Some injuries from ocular trauma can lead to […]
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Dry eye is a common condition that can affect your quality of life. If you have dry eyes, they can interfere with daily activities. These include watching TV, driving, reading, and using a computer. Keep reading to learn if you can treat dry eyes! Symptoms of Dry Eyes You may experience discomfort, blurry vision, and […]
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January is an important time to recognize Glaucoma Awareness Month. It’s an opportunity to spread the word about this silent sight-stealing thief that usually presents no symptoms. This way, more people will be aware of glaucoma and they can be more proactive with their eye health to preserve their vision. Keep reading to learn more […]
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Your eyes are quite sensitive. Infections can flare up fast when harmful fungi, viruses, or bacteria enter the eye and the surrounding area. This includes the inner eyelids and cornea. People who wear contact lenses are also at a higher risk of developing eye infections if they don’t properly care for their contacts. Other causes […]
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Cataracts are an incredibly common part of the aging process. They occur when the natural lens of the eye becomes cloudy. Genetic factors, eye injury, and illness can also lead to the formation of cataracts. Age-related cataracts usually form slowly over the years as proteins in the lens clump together over time. But the progression […]
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Besides being the windows to your soul, your eyes can also help identify other health problems. The vessels in your eyes are affected by high inflammation levels or hypertension. This means they can aid in detecting health problems you don’t know about. Microbleeds in the eye’s vessels can be difficult to spot. These can be […]
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Eye irritation is not only annoying and frustrating, but it can also make it harder to focus. Even then, as long as your eyes are not hurting, you may decide it’s nothing to worry about. All you need are some eye drops, right? Is it concerning enough to go see your eye doctor about? Here’s […]
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Iritis, also called anterior uveitis, is inflammation of the eye that mainly affects the iris as well as the ciliary body. The ciliary body is the circular structure in the eye that produces aqueous humor. Anterior uveitis is common in young and middle-aged adults. It is often characterized by blurry vision, pain, and light sensitivity. […]
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Most people will experience floaters and flashes at some point in their life. This more likely to occur as they get older. Floaters are small lines or spots that seem to appear at the front of the eye, but in fact, they’re floating inside it. With flashes, they look more like lightning flashes. About 85 […]
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The retina is a layer of photosensitive tissue at the back of the eye that sends signals to your brain and makes it possible to see. Conditions that affect the retina can severely affect vision and even lead to blindness. Joshi Eye Institute offers effective treatment for retinal tears. A retina tear is not painful, […]
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