Clear vision is easy to take for granted in our high-paced, screen-facing world. You wake up one day and notice tiny black spots in your line of sight. These optical spots, called floaters, are a common part of aging that are often harmless; however, they can...
When purchasing a new pair of sunglasses, you will typically encounter the question – do you want polarized or non-polarized lenses? Despite this common question, many people do not know the difference between the two or if one type of lens is more beneficial than the...
Almost all humans have two eyes that are the same color. Encountering someone with two different colored eyes is rare. In fact, only about 6 in every 10,000 people in the United States have different colored irises, a phenomenon known as heterochromia. We will discuss...
The retina is a thin layer of cellular tissue at the back of the eye that receives light rays and converts them into electrical signals that travel to the brain via the optic nerve, generating the image you see. In certain situations, the retina can detach from the...
Myopia (nearsightedness) and hyperopia (farsightedness) are two main types of refractive errors. These errors occur due to eye abnormalities that prevent light from focusing on the retina. The retina, which contains light-sensitive cells at the back of the eye,...
Eyelids play an important role in eye health, helping to keep the eyes lubricated and protect many areas of the eye (cornea, iris, lens, sclera, and more) from foreign bodies. In most people, the eyelids seamlessly open and close without issue. However, others can...
Surfer’s Eye is a colloquial phrase used to describe a pterygium, an abnormal and elevated growth of tissue that extends from the conjunctiva (the clear tissue that covers the white part of your eye) to the cornea (outer protective layer of the eye). While many cases...
The retina is a thin layer of specialized, light-sensitive brain tissue located in the back of the eye. Its main function is to transform light rays into electrical signals so you can see. There are several eye conditions that can impact the retina and, hence, affect...
A stye is a red, painful bump that forms on the margin of the eyelid. Some instances may require a visit to an ophthalmologist who specializes in conditions of the eyelids, known as an oculoplastic surgeon. This specialist can evaluate your condition and put a plan of...
Each second of the day, your body’s autonomic nervous system is hard at work performing routine tasks such as breathing and blinking. Because these functions are involuntary and reflexive, you typically don’t even notice them – that is until something goes awry. For...