Is Glaucoma Hereditary?
Glaucoma is a term used for a group of diseases that irreversibly damage the optic nerve, potentially causing vision loss and blindness. Commonly thought to
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Glaucoma Definition
Glaucoma is defined as a group of eye diseases characterized by damage to the optic nerve usually due to excessively high intraocular pressure (IOP). This
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What is a Toric Contact Lens?
Toric contact lenses are designed for people with astigmatism. Toric contact lenses correct for astigmatism issues that arise from a different curvature of the cornea
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Cylinder (CYL). This indicates the amount of lens power for astigmatism and represents the difference in the greatest power of the eye and weakest power
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If you’ve ever looked closely at your eye glass prescription, you’ve probably wondered how to make sense of all those numbers and symbols. In
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Glaucoma is a term used for a group of eye conditions that cause damage to the optic nerve due to an increase in intraocular
Read MoreChoosing an Eye Doctor
Choosing an eye doctor is an important step toward taking care of your eyes and vision. Eye doctors help to protect your precious sense of
Read MoreContact Lenses and Astigmatism
If you have astigmatism, this simply means that your eye is not perfectly round or spherical. Most people have some degree of astigmatism, but in
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Glaucoma and Cataracts
Both glaucoma and cataracts can be a natural part of the aging process. Many people over age 60 may experience both. Although most people will
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Dry Eye Symptoms
Dry, itchy eyes are one of the most common complaints that eye doctors hear from their patients. People of all ages experience mild to severe dry eyes.
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