by Eye Theory | Oct 11, 2021 | Contact Lenses, Eye Conditions
Acanthamoeba Infections Now that October is here, we thought it would be fun for something spooky—the “eye eating parasite” better known to the medical world as the Acanthamoeba. Acanthamoebas are microscopic parasites that live in water and soil and can be found...
by Eye Theory | Sep 29, 2021 | Contact Lenses
Contact lenses are a commonly used method for correcting vision in individuals who do not want to wear glasses. There are currently many different types of contacts ranging from material type, manufacturer, wear schedule, and more. What contact lenses have in common...
by Eye Theory | Sep 13, 2021 | Eye Conditions, Pediatrics
This is part 2 of the glaucoma series. If you have not yet read part one, “What is Glaucoma”, it is highly encouraged to read it before moving on to this article as the basic mechanisms of the disease will not be rediscussed here. This article will focus on the 4...
by Eye Theory | Aug 30, 2021 | Eye Conditions
One of the most common serious ocular diseases is glaucoma. Many of us have heard of it and know it is something to avoid, but what exactly is it? This is a two-part series discussing what glaucoma is, the different types of glaucoma, and the various treatment options...
by Eye Theory | Aug 16, 2021 | Systemic Conditions
While the eyes are responsible for detecting light, the brain is what actually processes information received by the eye and transforms it to what we know as vision. The Optic Nerve In order for this information to get from the eye to the brain, it must travel...
