by Eye Contact | Jan 17, 2023 | Eye Surgery, Glaucoma
Cataracts and glaucoma are two common, but very different eye conditions. However, in some cases, cataract surgery can have positive impacts on eye pressure and help with the treatment of glaucoma. While lowering eye pressure is rarely a reason to have a cataract...
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...
by Eye Contact | Sep 27, 2022 | Eye Surgery, General
One of the most painful eye conditions is getting a small piece of metal lodged in the front of the eye. This can occur from many different working tasks and will cause intense pain, redness, and other symptoms. Fortunately, the treatment for metal in the eye is a...
by Eye Contact | Jan 17, 2022 | Eye Surgery
Many people have heard of or been warned about a retinal detachment but understanding the condition and its severity is important for everyone. What is the Retina? The retina is a part of the eye in the back of the eyeball. This is the part of the eye...
by Eye Contact | Mar 29, 2021 | Eye Surgery, Pediatric, Vision
The alignment of our two eyes can vary from person to person. Strabismus refers to a condition in which the eyes are not aligned properly. This can be sorted into several different categories: one eye or alternating between both eyes, turning inwards or outwards,...
