by Eye Contact | Apr 26, 2021 | Eye Disease, General
It can be frightening to see blood pooling in your eye. Unfortunately, this can happen for a variety of reasons and normally is either a sub conjunctival hemorrhage or hyphema. What is a Subconjunctival Hemorrhage? A sub conjunctival hemorrhage is a broken blood...
by Eye Contact | Apr 13, 2021 | Eye Disease, Eyelid
A common reason for an office visit, a bump on an eyelid can be a variety of conditions and it is best determined by visiting your optometrist in person for a complete eye exam. Common Causes of Eyelid Bumps (Chalazion/Hordeolum) Among the most common conditions which...
by Eye Contact | Mar 1, 2021 | Eye Disease
It may sound odd to discuss herpes virus in the context of the eye, but herpes simplex eye infection is actually extremely common. It is the leading cause of infectious corneal blindness in the developed world and is routinely seen in the offices of eye doctors...
by Eye Contact | Feb 1, 2021 | Eye Disease
You might be aware that a retinal detachment is a serious eye condition that can permanently impact vision. There are many ways that a retinal detachment can occur and our eye doctors are always looking out for any risk factors in your eye examination. Read on to...
by Eye Contact | Dec 21, 2020 | Eye Disease
We all enjoy being outside on a sunny day. However, we might not always remember to protect our eyes from the sun. This is important to do as ultraviolet (UV) rays coming from the sun can do much to age and damage our eyes over the long term. Explained below are some...
