Is It Blepharospasm or a Random Twitching of the Eye?
Also known as eyelid twitching, benign essential blepharospasm is a very rare condition. In fact, an estimated 2,000 people are diagnosed with the condition every year. While blepharospasm may start out
Continue readingGlaucoma Risk Factors and Causes
Understanding the common glaucoma risk factors is critical and can be used to help protect your patients’ vision. If left unchecked and untreated, glaucoma can lead to blindness. In fact, glaucoma is
Continue readingThe Causes of Corneal Edema and How It’s Treated
Corneal edema refers to the swelling of one or multiple layers of the cornea. Corneal swelling is a common condition that can affect anyone but is frequently seen in people over the age of 50. If there
Continue readingCommon Vision Problems in Young Children
You may be surprised to know that 3% of all young children in the United States suffer from one or more types of vision problems according to data from the Centers for Disease Control. Fortunately, most
Continue readingWhat Is a Pinguecula?
A pinguecula is a yellowish, noncancerous mass that grows on the side of the eye nearest to the nose. Too much UV exposure can increase the likelihood of developing a pinguecula. In fact, those who
Continue readingTaking a Second Look at Episcleritis
Episcleritis is a relatively common type of red-eye caused by the inflammation of the episcleral tissues. This condition usually impacts women more than men and young adults. While episcleritis is usually
Continue readingThe Connection Between Blood Pressure and Eye Health
Understanding the correlation between blood pressure and eye health is an important part of being an eye care professional. It’s even more important to help your patients understand this link. Untreated
Continue readingCommon Degenerative Eye Diseases that Cause Vision Loss
Did your ophthalmologist diagnose you with a degenerative eye disease? What is that, anyway? Will it make you lose your eyesight? These are relevant questions, especially considering the fact that age-related
Continue readingLet’s Focus on the Common Causes Of Eye Pain
Becoming educated about the common causes of eye pain can help you know when to seek care by your eye doctor. If you are an eye care professional then you can use this blog as a guide to educate your
Continue readingA Guide to Refractive Errors
Whether it's nearsightedness, astigmatism, or farsightedness, they all cause vision problems making it more difficult to see clearly. These are known as refractive errors and are caused when the shape
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