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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
One of the most common questions asked when checking in for your annual eye exam is why eye doctors need an updated systemic medication list. You’re there for an eye check-up, why does your eye doctor need to know that you’re taking a...
When it comes to the eyes—we only get two! Therefore we need to do our best to take care of the eyes we have. One of the major culprits of eye damage is the sun. It’s something that is unavoidable, and therefore it is best to understand...
Contact lenses eliminate the need for having to wear glasses, which can be beneficial for sports, cosmetic reasons, and the ability to see outside the limitation of a glasses lens. In today’s world, with so many different outlets for...
Refractive Surgery Are you tired of wearing glasses or contacts and considering corrective surgery? This article will briefly discuss the different options and how corrective surgery works! Anatomy of the Eye To understand how corrective...
Pink eye is one of the most commonly referenced eye infections, but do you know what it is? The answer might surprise you, there really is no one definition for pink eye! Pink eye can be caused by several different things which all...
