Retinal detachment is a medical emergency and you may already be experiencing retinal detachment symptoms without knowing it. The causes of detached retina vary from age, family history, and previous optical surgeries. It can happen to anyone at any time. Before you...
Pigmentary glaucoma is secondary glaucoma with no known symptoms. Acquired glaucoma often occurs around the age of 40 and above. However, congenital glaucoma such as this pigmentary glaucoma can begin at the age of 20. Find out more about this type of glaucoma as you...
Proptosis, also known as exophthalmos, is the scientific name for bulging eyes. Specifically, proptosis describes when one or both eyes are bulging from the front out of the eye socket. What some people may not realize is proptosis is a description of a symptom...
The macula is a part of the eye that is crucial to good vision. As we age, it can be damaged by macular holes and macular puckers. Macular hole treatment must begin as soon as possible before turning to natural treatments for macular hole. Otherwise, you risk a failed...
Different types of conjunctivitis include eye infections from contacts, to viral infections of the eyes, and despite its scientific name, conjunctivitis is more commonly known as pink eye. This is the inflammation of eye’s mucous membrane, the conjunctiva....
Research has shown the use of umbilical cord stem cells to be an effective method in treating certain diseases. The use of umbilical cord stem cells has also been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a treatment for serious eye problems. Read on if...