by Eye Contact | Apr 24, 2023 | Eye Disease
While annual and routine eye examinations are important for all individuals, they are especially important for anyone who has diabetes. In fact, one of the key measures in managing a patient with diabetes is ensuring that there has been a dilated eye examination...
by Eye Contact | Apr 10, 2023 | Eye Disease, Glaucoma
The shape of the cornea, and the front of the eye, can impact vision and eye health. In a typical cornea, the surface is round, smooth, and uniform. Things such as astigmatism, keratoconus, and corneal transplant surgery can impact the shape of the cornea. A procedure...
by Eye Contact | Mar 15, 2023 | Eye Disease
A choroidal neovascular membrane is a severe complication that occurs with several eye diseases. Among the most common conditions to lead to a choroidal neovascular membrane are age-related macular degeneration, Best’s disease, and degenerative myopia. A choroidal...
by Eye Contact | Dec 5, 2022 | Eye Disease
Steroids, or corticosteroids, are anti-inflammatory medications that mimic the actions of the natural corticosteroids produced by the body. These medications can be used for a wide variety of purposes due to their strong anti-inflammatory action. For eye conditions,...
by Eye Contact | Nov 21, 2022 | Eye Disease, Eye Surgery, Vision
Any blunt force trauma has the potential to damage the eyes directly or damage the area around the eyes. This impact can also cause damage that cannot be seen from the outside. Commotio retinae is a condition that occurs as a result of trauma to the eye and leads to...
by Eye Contact | Nov 7, 2022 | Eye Disease, Eye Surgery, Vision
A cataract is an opacity or haze in the crystalline lens within the eye. When a cataract forms, the cataract may reduce vision or create glare and halos. There are multiple types of cataracts that differ in the location within the lens and the appearance of the...
