Vision is our primary sense for navigating the world, so when something goes wrong, it can be quite alarming. Knowing when to seek urgent medical […]
Eye Emergencies: When to See an Eye Doctor
Vision Health Concerns
Why Are My Eyes So Sensitive to Light?
Vision conditions such as cataracts, dry eyes, glaucoma, corneal abrasions, or uveitis can cause your eyes to be sensitive to light. It could also be due to a non-visual issue affecting the brain, such as migraines. […]
What is Narrow-Angle Glaucoma?
Narrow-angle glaucoma occurs when the drainage angle in the eye narrows or closes, preventing fluid from draining properly and causing rapid pressure buildup within the eye. […]
When is Eye Pain an Emergency?
When is Eye Pain an Emergency? Have you ever experienced eye pain, scratched your eye, or hit your head and wondered if you need emergency […]
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a serious disease associated with pressure damage in the optic nerve, which is vital for good vision. The early stages of this disease […]
Eye Floaters and Flashes
A common, yet at times frustrating affliction, eye floaters can appear in your line of vision at anytime. They often look like specs, dust, smudges […]
Diabetic Eye Disease
Diabetes is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide. Diabetic eye disease is comprised of a group of conditions that affect people with diabetes: […]
Conjunctivitis
Commonly known as pink-eye or red-eye, conjunctivitis is a highly contagious, bacterial or viral infection of the conjunctiva. This is the fine layer of protective […]
Cataracts
As the most common cause of vision loss in an aging population, cataracts are one of the leading causes of worldwide blindness. Typically seen in […]
AMD – Age-Related Macular Degeneration
As its name suggests, AMD is a type of deterioration of the macula caused by age. The macula controls visual acuity, or clarity of vision, […]
