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Glaucoma: the silent thief of sight
Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve, the cable that connects the eye’s camera to the brain. When this cable is damaged, the images captured by the retina no longer reach the visual centers correctly.
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Macular Degeneration: caring for the center of vision
Macular degeneration is a disease of the macula, the tiny area at the center of the retina responsible for detail vision, recognizing faces, and reading. If we imagine the retina as the film in a camera, the macula is its central, high-definition point.
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Dry Eye: when tears aren’t enough
Dry eye is a condition in which the tear film, the thin layer of tears that coats and protects the surface of the eye becomes scarce or unstable and can no longer perform its job.
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Spring Allergies: when the eyes rebel
With the arrival of warmer weather, a familiar nuisance returns for many right on schedule: itchy, red, watery eyes.
