Protect Your Eyes: Everyday Eye Injury Prevention Tips
Protect Your Eyes: Everyday Eye Injury Prevention Tips In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s easy to overlook the importance of eye safety. October is Eye Injury Prevention Month and serves as an important reminder to prioritize your eye safety and protect your vision. Eye injuries are unfortunately common but largely preventable with […]
Combining Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Stent
Combining Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Stent Cataracts and glaucoma are two common eye conditions that can often occur together, particularly in older adults. Cataracts cause clouding of the eye’s natural lens, leading to blurry vision, while glaucoma involves damage to the optic nerve, often due to increased pressure within the eye. When these conditions coincide, […]
Understanding and Preventing Sports-Related Eye Injuries
Understanding and Preventing Sports-Related Eye Injuries Sports are a fantastic way to stay active and healthy, but they also come with potential risks, including eye injuries. Whether on the field or court, in the ring or swimming pool, understanding and preventing sports-related eye injuries is important for athletes of all ages and disciplines. Common Types […]
The Connection Between Heart Health And Your Eyes
The Connection Between Heart Health And Your Eyes Heart health isn’t just about cardiovascular fitness; it plays a significant role in your overall wellbeing, including your eye health. While we often focus on the heart’s impact on major organs, its influence on the eyes is equally important. Poor heart health can lead to various health […]
Keratoconus and Corneal Cross-Linking
Keratoconus and Corneal Cross-Linking Keratoconus is a corneal disorder characterized by progressive thinning and bulging of the cornea, the transparent front part of the eye. This structural change leads to a conical shape, distorting vision and causing irregular astigmatism. Individuals with keratoconus often experience blurred or distorted vision, increased sensitivity to light and frequent changes […]
When Should I Take My Child For An Eye Check?
When Should I Take My Child For An Eye Check? Children’s visual development is a fascinating process that evolves significantly during their first years of life. The critical period for visual development refers to a specific timeframe early in life when visual experiences play a crucial role in shaping visual pathways and visual ability. This […]
Understanding Eye Pressure Numbers – What Do They Actually Mean?
Understanding Eye Pressure Numbers – What Do They Actually Mean? When we talk about glaucoma, the focus often falls on the eye pressure ‘number’. This often leaves people wondering, what does the number actually mean? What if your number is higher or lower than someone else’s? Does that mean you have glaucoma? The reality is, […]
Laser Eye Surgery vs Refractive Lens Exchange: A Conversation with Prof Chameen Samarawickrama
Laser Eye Surgery vs Refractive Lens Exchange: A Conversation with Prof. Chameen Samarawickrama When most people think of refractive eye surgery, they typically associate it with laser eye surgery such as LASIK. However, there are other refractive surgery treatment options commonly performed to address vision correction needs. Determining the best vision correction treatment involves considering […]
Rosacea and Your Eyes
Rosacea and Your Eyes Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that primarily affects the face, causing redness, visible blood vessels, and sometimes small red bumps. The exact cause is unknown, but genetics, immune system dysregulation, abnormal blood vessel development, protein malfunction, and skin or gut microbiome dysbiosis have all been identified as possibly playing a […]
Understanding Inherited Retinal Diseases
Understanding Inherited Retinal Diseases Inherited retinal diseases (IRD) are a group of rare genetic conditions that affect the retina, the delicate tissue at the back of the eye responsible for vision. These conditions are typically caused by mutations in specific genes responsible for maintaining the health and function of the retina. IRD can result in […]