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Macular holes affect up to 4 in 1,000 people above the age of 55.  A macular hole is a small tear in the center of […]

Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease that weakens the cornea and changes its structure — leading to vision problems and even vision loss.  The cornea […]

What is ptosis? Ptosis, commonly referred to as a droopy eyelid, occurs when the upper eyelid droops down over the eye. A droopy eyelid can […]

Without proper treatment, diabetic retinopathy can lead to vision loss and even blindness.  Diabetic retinopathy occurs in four stages and can progress rapidly if not […]

Cataract surgery is one of the safest, most effective ocular surgeries— improving vision for over 95 percent of patients. Are cataracts significantly affecting your vision […]

Q: What are cataracts? A: A cataract is the clouding of the eye’s transparent lens, that results in blurry vision and vision loss. The best […]

Over 50 percent of all adults will begin to develop a cataract by the time they reach 60. When cataracts first develop, you may not […]

How does cataract surgery help to improve vision? As cataracts develop and cloud the eye’s natural lens, significant visual distortions begin to impact the ability […]

What is the primary function of the cornea? The cornea is the clear, protective outer layer of the eye. It’s primary function is to act […]

What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is a progressive ocular disease that causes permanent vision loss from damage to the optic nerve— the nerve responsible for carrying […]

What is an eyelid lesion? An eyelid lesion is a growth that develops on the eyelid, this can be a serious tumor or just a […]

Here is a guide to the most common internal eye infections, their symptoms, and treatment methods. Eye infections can be quite uncomfortable, causing redness, pain, […]

Are you thinking of having laser eye surgery? Laser eye surgery, also called laser refractive surgery, is a common procedure that is performed to eliminate […]

Your eye care team Ophthalmologists, optometrists and opticians are the three main professionals included on the ‘eye care team’. While each profession plays an important […]