Glaucoma is often referred to as the silent thief of sight, and for good reason. This eye disease usually presents no symptoms in its initial stages. So, by the time you’re experiencing symptoms, permanent vision damage may have already occurred. Glaucoma causes this vision loss by building pressure in your eye. The pressure builds until […]
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Floaters are those annoying shapes you see in your eyes that you can never seem to focus on. As soon as you try to look at them, they float away from your gaze. They’re a pervasive experience, and most people see them at different times. But do you know what they are? Are they a […]
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Iritis is inflammation of the colored part of your eye called the iris. It also causes inflammation of the anterior chamber, which is the space between your iris and cornea. Iritis affects all ages, even children, and can result in complete vision loss. Although, it is most common in young to middle-aged people. Keep reading […]
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Central serous retinopathy (CSR) or central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC) is a condition that leads to the buildup of fluid under the macula. The macula is the center of the retina. It is what gives you 20/20 vision and the ability to see fine details. Fluid buildup under the macula causes it to swell and distort […]
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A subconjunctival hemorrhage is when a small blood vessel tears beneath the conjunctiva. The conjunctiva is the clear surface of your eye. Bleeding in your eye is often caused by an injury to the eye. The conjunctiva cannot absorb blood quickly, so blood gets trapped beneath it. A subconjunctival hemorrhage usually isn’t very obvious. The […]
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The retina comprises a layer of thin tissue that lines the inside of your eye. Light entering your eye gets focused on the retina by the cornea and lens in the front of your eye. The cells in the retina absorb the light and turn it into nerve signals. Then these nerve signals get transmitted […]
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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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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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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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