What Are Intravitreal Injections and Are They Painful?
The literal definition of intravitreal means “into the vitreous of the eye.”. It’s no wonder patients who require intravitreal injections are concerned about what intravitreal…
January 18, 2023
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What Are the Best Lenses to Protect My Eyes from The Sun and Durable Enough for Play?
Protecting your eyes from ultraviolet rays as well as fast moving objects during sports is an essential part of good eye health. Glasses and goggles…
January 4, 2023
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Photokeratitis Causes, Symptoms and Relief
Photokeratitis is a painful yet temporary eye condition that causes damage to the cornea from unprotected exposure to ultraviolet rays, most commonly from the sun.
December 4, 2022
Can Retina Damage Be Linked to Ultraviolet Rays?
Ultraviolet (UV) light can harm your vision and age the structures of the eye. Everyone is at risk for eye damage due to UV radiation…
November 4, 2022
How Does Diabetes Link To My Retinas?
Complications from diabetes are not uncommon. Diabetes can have a detrimental impact on one’s health, particularly the eyes. Poorly controlled, high blood sugar levels brought…
October 18, 2022
Does a Detached Retina Mean I am Forever Blind?
If something is detached, it was once attached to something, right? And if a vital component to your vision is no longer attached, what could…
October 4, 2022
Does Central Serous Retinopathy Cause Blindness?
There are many diseases and conditions of the eye that doctors are still unsure how they originate. Genetics, family history, use of certain medications, age…
September 18, 2022
What Does Vitreoretinal Mean?
While one of the smallest organs in the body, the eyes are the second most complex organ in the body, after the brain. The eyes…
September 4, 2022
How Serious Is a Detached Retina?
Retinal detachment is the separation of the retina from its normal position at the back of the eye. The retina cannot function properly when out…
August 18, 2022
Can High Blood Pressure Cause Macular Edema?
The macula is the area of the retina located at the back of the eye that is responsible for central vision. At only 5mm, the…
August 4, 2022
