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...
Jeremy F. Tan, MD, a clinical assistant professor at Dean McGee Eye Institute, was recently featured in a video interview with Ophthalmology Times. Dr. Tan, who specializes in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery along with eye and facial cosmetic treatments,...
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...
Vision Research Receives $2.9 Million Boostat OU Health Sciences Center, Dean McGee Eye Institute See pages 20 and 21 from the i2E publication for exciting research news.
As parents, it is easy to spend hours a day looking into your child’s eyes. After all, mutual gazing is one of the earliest forms of communication you can have with them. When looking into your child’s eyes, the eye color you see as a newborn or infant may not be the...
What is the first thing you think of when you hear the phrase 20/20 vision? For many people, the words “best” or “perfect” come to mind. However, there is a common misconception about what 20/20 vision actually means and how it relates to what you see. This blog will...