Should I Go to an Eye Doctor for Pink Eye?
Conjunctivitis is an inflammation (swelling) of the conjunctiva, which is the thin transparent layer of tissue that lines the inner surface of the eyelid
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How are Cataracts Removed?
When a cloudy cataract impairs your vision so much that you cannot perform daily tasks, cataract surgery may help you. Traditional cataract surgery is one
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Are Cataract Surgery and LASIK Surgery the Same Thing?
LASIK surgery and cataract surgery are NOT the same thing. They are two procedures with the same goal of improving vision, but they correct two
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What Do Eye Doctors See When They Look in Your Eyes?
Ophthalmoscopy is an exam eye doctors use to look into your eyes and evaluate their health. With this exam, your eye doctor can see the
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Are Screens Bad for My Eyes?
Phones, computers, televisions – our lives are filled with screens, and staring at them for too long can be harmful to our eyes, causing a
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What is the Average Age for Cataract Surgery?
A cataract is the clouding of the eye’s natural lens. Your eye’s natural lens is located directly behind the pupil and is made up of
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What Causes Cataracts?
A cataract is a common condition in which a normally clear eye lens becomes cloudy, causing blurry vision similar to looking through a foggy window.
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Unusual Eye Diseases
You’ve likely heard of cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration. These are eye conditions that are commonly treated at Pennachio Eye however we also treat many
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What Does Sphere, Cylinder and Axis Mean?
If you’ve ever looked closely at your eye glass prescription, you’ve probably wondered what the numbers and terms mean. In order to be interpreted worldwide,
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Can I Drive After Cataract Surgery?
Today, most cataract surgery is done on an outpatient basis, and the entire process usually takes no more than 2 hours from check-in to heading
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