What are the parts of the cornea?
Although the cornea may look clear and seem to lack substance, it is a highly organized tissue. Unlike most tissues in the body, the cornea contains no blood vessels to nourish or protect it against infection.
What’s Normal? Some age-related vision changes are completely normal.
Not all declines in vision quality are the result of disease. Certain anatomical changes naturally occur as the eyes age. The various internal and external structures of the eyes begin to wear down as we age.
What are the types of diabetic retinopathy?
There are generally two stages of diabetic retinopathy: Nonproliferative and proliferative. Nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR) is the most common type of diabetic retinopathy.
How to prepare for a neuro-ophthalmology evaluation
Because neuro-ophthalmology is a subspecialty of both neurology and ophthalmology, preparing for your neuro-ophthalmology evaluation takes a bit of teamwork.
What is “Bladeless” or “All Laser” Custom LASIK?
This state-of-the-art procedure is our preferred technique of laser vision correction for the majority of patients. Two lasers are used to perform Bladeless LASIK.
What’s Not a Normal Part of Aging?
As you get older, it is very important to have regular eye examinations. Some eye changes may signal something more serious than age-related changes, such as an eye disease that needs medical treatment.
Who is at risk for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)?
The risk for AMD increases with age. AMD is most common in older people, but it can occur during middle age. Generally, though, the risk increases with age.
What is retinal detachment? What are the symptoms?
Retinal detachment is an eye problem that happens when your retina (a light-sensitive layer of tissue in the back of your eye) is pulled away from its normal position at the back of your eye.
What is Strabismus? And what do I need to know?
With strabismus, the eyes are not aligned correctly. One eye looks at the target while the other eye can be turned inwards (esotropia), outwards (exotropia), or upwards (hypertropia).
What is Orthoptic Therapy?
Proper eyesight is fundamental to your child’s social and educational success as well as their ability to clearly focus on their surroundings.
What is oculoplastic cosmetic surgery?
Oculoplastic cosmetic procedures include sculpting of excess upper eyelid tissue and of the fatty bags under the the lower lids.
Are there different types of glaucoma?
There are a variety of different types of glaucoma. The most common forms are: Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma; Normal Tension Glaucoma; Angle-Closure Glaucoma.
