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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
As the month of October continues, more and more people begin to plan their costumes for Halloween. A scary trend that has emerged is the use of colored or decorative contact lenses as a part of a costume. Part of the reason this is so...
Dry eyes are frequently treated with over-the-counter remedies including artificial tears and warm compresses. However, these at-home remedies may not be sufficient for more advanced cases of dry eye syndrome. In these cases, there are...
The most common eye chart is the Snellen eye chart which uses different letters to determine the vision, however there are several types of eye charts that can be used in an eye exam. The type of eye chart used is determined by the needs...
Dry eyes are typically a chronic condition that do not change quickly or worsen in a short period of time; however, some dry eye symptoms may present as a flare up which can worsen quickly. Common Dry Eye Symptoms Dry eyes are one...
Having dry or irritated eyes can cause eye irritation, watery eyes, and blurry vision between blinks. There are many potential underlying causes of dry eyes and the underlying causes will often determine the symptoms that are most...
