The leading cause of low vision in the U.S. are age-related eye-diseases like macular degeneration. Macular degeneration is a group of eye diseases that affects central vision. It affects the macula, the central part of the retina of the eye that allows you to see fine, sharp details straight ahead. READ MORE
Eye Conditions & Disorders
Eye Conditions & Disorders
Chronic Dry Eye
Chronic dry eye is an inflammatory disorder of tears and the ocular surface, typically resulting in symptoms of dryness and overall discomfort. READ MORE
Thyroid Eye Disease 101
Up to 1 in 2 people who have Graves’ disease have symptoms of thyroid eye disease — and it’s more common in women
Top 10 Tips for Summer Eye Health
Use these 10 tips and tricks to help protect your eyes this summer
I’m an Optometrist, but That Didn’t Make It Any Easier to Tell My Grandmother She Has Macular Degeneration
As a family, we’re getting through this genetic disorder together
From Rotten Teeth to Advanced Cancer, Patients Feel the Effects of Treatment Delays
Along with exacerbating existing health problems, the pandemic has caused a host of new medical issues in patients
Do You See Red Like I See Red?
Color is an inherent part of visual experience, so it's disconcerting to think the way two people perceive the world might be totally different.
What You Need to Know About Glaucoma: Q&A With Dr. Marlene R. Moster
What you can't see — the invisible disease that can leave you blind
What You Don't Know About Your Eyes Could Hurt You
Too often we ignore symptoms that indicate vision problems—and sometimes there are no symptoms. That's why it's important to know about your eyes and to regularly visit an eye doctor.
Hold On to Summer With These Health Habits
Some of us are tempted to stash the sunscreen and sunglasses at the end of summer, but it's healthier to apply sunscreen and wear sunglasses year-round.
Preventing Glaucoma
Certain ethnic groups, the elderly and people who have family members with glaucoma are at a higher risk than others for the eye disease.
What to Expect When Your Eyes Start Changing
As we age, our eyes, along with many other body parts, change. Here are some common vision problems that may occur as you age.
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