Do all doctors use the same techniques to measure visual fields?
Visual field testing has advanced greatly in recent years. While Humphrey (and Octopus) perimeters are the most widely used devices by optometrists and ophthalmologists, several newer strategies have emerged.
How about non-optical devices for Low Vision?
There is an incredible variety of non-optical devices are available for medical uses, activities of daily living and hobbies.
How is proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) treated?
Recent studies have shown that anti-VEGF treatment not only is effective for treating DME, but is also effective for slowing progression of diabetic retinopathy, including PDR.
With cataracts, what is the “lens?”
The lens is a clear part of the eye that helps to focus light, or an image, on the retina.
Thyroid Eye Disease
In thyroid eye disease, tissue around the eye is attacked by inflammatory cells. The result is inflammation, swelling and bulging of the eye.
Contact lens related infections
Contact Lens Related Infections are a common reason to consult a cornea specialist. Contact lens use (especially overnight wear) increases the risk of corneal infection.
Am I a good candidate for a Phakic Intraocular Lens?
Phakic intraocular lenses are ocular implants that correct nearsightedness (myopia). You can think of them as implantable contact lenses that do not need to be regularly removed or changed.
How can people with glaucoma protect their vision?
There is no cure for glaucoma. And vision lost to glaucoma cannot be restored. However, early detection and treatment can reduce the risk of further vision loss and blindness.
What is a Focusing Problem?
For most of us the focusing system of the eye operates so well that objects always appear in focus. In reality, though, a focusing adjustment is made every time we look from one place to another.
What are the stages of Dry AMD (Age-Related Macular Degeneration)?
Dry AMD has three stages: early AMD, intermediate AMD, and advanced dry AMD. All of these may occur in one or both eyes.
How do cataracts affect my vision?
Age-related cataracts can affect your vision in two ways. Clumps of protein reduce the sharpness of the image reaching the retina.
What is Dry Eye?
Dry eye is a condition in which the eye produces fewer or lower quality tears and is unable to keep its surface lubricated.
