Retinal detachment can happen to anyone and affects roughly 1 in 10,000 people. However, certain individuals have a higher risk of retinal detachment than others. Detached retinas can cause significant vision loss and may lead to complete blindness, making diagnosis and treatment critical. Recognizing the warning signs of retinal detachment and seeking immediate treatment from […]
Color vision deficiency (CVD), commonly called color blindness, is usually genetic and affects just shy of 4% of the U.S. population. About 1 in every 12 males has some version of color blindness, while only about 1 in 200 women is affected. While relatively rare, children and parents need to have accurate diagnoses early on […]
Age-related vision changes are almost unavoidable. However, some of the most common eye conditions can be prevented - or their side effects significantly reduced - by making healthy lifestyle choices, avoiding and managing certain health conditions, and early detection during routine and annual eye exams. 9 Age-Related Eye Conditions In Seniors & Their Symptoms Certain […]
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of permanent vision loss, especially for patients 40 years old or older. It occurs when excess fluid creates higher-than-normal pressure inside the eye. This excessive pressure may cause permanent damage to the optic nerve, leading to vision loss. While the effects of glaucoma cannot be reversed, there are […]
Dry eye occurs when the eyes do not produce the necessary amount of liquid to keep the surface of the eye moist and refreshed with ocular fluid. This fluid not only keeps eye moist, but also acts as a natural cleanser, removing small particulates and debris. While hormone-related changes or medication side effects are common […]
Astigmatism is one of the most common issues affecting visual acuity. While the American Academy of Ophthalmology reports that about 33% of the population has astigmatism, these percentages vary significantly across age brackets. There is a genetic link associated with astigmatism, so you are more likely to develop it if one of your parents has […]
Optometrists and ophthalmologists use the term “visual acuity” to describe what you can see at a distance. We consider 20/20 to be “perfect” vision, although some people can see even better than that (more on that below). Testing For Visual Acuity (VA) Historically, the Snellen Eye Chart was the most common method used to determine […]
Vision loss is measured in degrees, ranging from normal to profound. Legal blindness falls in the severe category. The Social Security Act defines individuals as legally blind when their visual acuity (sharpness of vision) is 20/200 or lower. This means that even with corrective lenses, they have to be 20 feet away to distinguish something […]
Droopy eyelids are one of the many changes associated with aging but can also be caused by nerve damage, a stroke, or other underlying medical conditions. Diagnosed as ptosis in the optometry world, most cases of droopy or sagging eyelids are improved by regular eyelid exercises, which can prevent you from needing surgery. Common Causes […]
The eye's lens is a transparent, curved structure behind the pupil. When the lens becomes cloudy, we call it a cataract. The development of a cataract is progressive, so what starts out as slightly blurry, cloudy, or diminished vision can lead to complete blindness over time without treatment. Cataracts are quite common in the senior […]
