Angle closure, or acute angle closure, is a condition that occurs within the front of the eye. The corneoscleral angle is responsible for draining all of the fluid from the front of the eye. In able closure, this drainage system closes...
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The Differences Between LASIK, PRK, and SMILE Refractive Surgery
Many people have heard of LASIK surgery as an option to correct vision and no longer need glasses, however, there are two other similar procedures that can provide the same outcome. LASIK, PRK, and SMILE surgery all offer the ability to...
4 Things You Need To Know About Color Blindness
Color blindness is a common eye condition that affects males more than females. The term color blindness is applied to anyone who has abnormal color perception and does not indicate a true lack of color perception, only one that is...
What Causes Dry Eyes in the Morning?
Many people struggle with dry eye symptoms that are particularly worse in the morning after sleep. This is a common complaint and can have a variety of causes including incomplete eyelid closure, problems with the cornea, and even...
What are the Best Gifts for the Glasses Wearers?
With the holiday season in full swing, you may be looking for unique and thoughtful ideas for gifts for the many glasses wearers in your life. For most of these individuals, wearing glasses is an essential part of their daily routine and...
Is a Retinal Detachment an Emergency?
While most eye conditions are not considered emergencies, one of the ones that are considered emergent is a retinal detachment. Since a retinal detachment can progress to permanent vision loss quickly, it should be treated as soon as...
Can You Have Glaucoma with Normal Eye Pressure?
Glaucoma is a chronic eye condition that is usually characterized by having consistently high eye pressure. However, there is one type of glaucoma that does not have high eye pressure. This type of glaucoma, called normal tension...
5 Types of Over-the-Counter Artificial Tears
There are many different types of artificial tears available as an over-the-counter option to help treat dry and irritated eyes. Understanding the difference between these types of eye drops can help to select the best eye drop to resolve...
How Does Plaquenil Affect the Eyes?
Plaquenil is a strong anti-inflammatory medication that is used to treat various infections and autoimmune conditions. The actual drug is called hydroxychloroquine and is available as a generic or under other trade names as well. Extended...
What Happens When You Get an Eye Injury?
Whenever the eye is hit or scratched, it can be injured in a variety of ways. The type of injury (blunt trauma, scratch, penetrating injury, etc) will determine the amount and type of damage to the eye. Injuries to the eye can be mild and...