Understanding Macular Disease: What You Need to Know About Central Vision Loss

Understanding Macular Disease

Understanding Macular Disease: What You Need to Know About Central Vision Loss Our eyesight is one of our most vital senses, but what happens when the centre of your vision starts to blur or distort? This could be a sign of macular disease, a group of eye disorders that affect the macula, the central part […]

Why Are My Pupils Different Sizes? Causes of Anisocoria You Should Know

Anisocoria

Why Are My Pupils Different Sizes? Causes of Anisocoria You Should Know Have you ever looked in the mirror and noticed one pupil is larger than the other? That difference in pupil size is known as anisocoria — and while it can be completely normal in some people, in others it may be a sign […]

Plaquenil and Your Eyes: What You Need to Know

Plaquenil Toxicity

Plaquenil and Your Eyes: What You Need to Know Hydroxychloroquine, commonly known by its brand name Plaquenil, is a medication that has been widely used for decades. Originally developed as an antimalarial drug, it is now more commonly prescribed for autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). In autoimmune diseases, the body’s […]