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In a normal functioning eye, the brain and the eye work in coordination with each other. The retina, along the back wall of the eye, works to send nerve signals to the optic nerve, which in turn communicates with the brain to translate what the eye is seeing. When one... Read More
At some time or other all of us have had an eye twitch, whether it lasted for a few minutes, a few days, or unfortunately even longer. It can be annoying, cause minor pain, and mostly it can be a distraction from what you are really trying to focus on.... Read More
Macular Degeneration or Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a common eye condition that affects over 10 million Americans. AMD is the leading cause of vision loss among seniors, especially people over the age of 50. The disease causes damage to the macula, a small spot near the center of... Read More
Refractive surgery is the term used to describe surgical procedures that correct common vision problems, such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and presbyopia, with the goal of reducing dependence on prescription eyeglasses and/or contact lenses. LASIK is the most common and well known of the refractive surgeries. Let’s look at the... Read More
Color blindness is a common and well known condition. However, many don’t know where it comes from, how it works, or even if it can be treated. What is Color Blindness? To start with, color blindness is a genetic condition, meaning you are born with it. The gene responsible for... Read More
Ever looked in the mirror and wondered why your eyes look so red? Eye redness can happen to anyone, however, it is important to know what the cause is and how to treat it in order to prevent it from getting worse or even happening again. Eye redness is also... Read More
Watery eyes are also known as epiphora or tearing, which is a condition that results in an overflow of tears. Usually this occurs without any clear explanation. As a result, there is insufficient tear film drainage from the eye(s) that cause it to overflow on the face rather than through... Read More
Blindness is a debilitating eye disease. It is the inability to see anything, even in the light or light itself. There are several different types of blindness that are important to recognize: Partially Blind – having limited vision. This includes having blurry vision or the inability to distinguish objects.Complete Blindness – this... Read More
Retinal Vascular Occlusion affects the eye, specifically the retina. It’s also a serious condition, especially if hardening of the arteries already exists. Brief Anatomy Of The Eye The retina is the light-sensitive layer of tissue that lines the back of your eye which is covered with special cells called rods... Read More
Although it’s known as a common primary disorder of neuromuscular transmission, Myasthenia Gravis only affects between 14 and 20 people out of every 100,000 in the US. What exactly is it? Myasthenia Gravis causes weakness in your voluntary muscles, the muscles your body uses for movement. In basic terms, it... Read More
