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What Causes Whorl Keratopathy?
Whorl keratopathy, also known as corneal verticillate, is a rare condition which causes deposits to build up in the cornea. The most common cause of whorl keratopathy is as a side effect of medications. Deposition in the Cornea The cornea is the clear front...
What is Bacterial Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) and How is it Treated?
Bacterial conjunctivitis is an infection of the surface membrane of the eye called the conjunctiva. The conjunctiva covers all of the front of the eye and has many blood vessels within it. If it becomes infected, there will be redness, puss, and discomfort. ...
What is the Difference Between a Pinguecula and Pterygium?
Both a pinguecula and a pterygium are bumps or elevations on the white of the eye. Neither of these conditions are cancerous but both can affect vision or eye comfort. What are the Sclera and Conjunctiva? The white part of the eye is called the sclera. This...
What is Toxoplasmosis and How Does it Affect Your Eyes?
Toxoplasmosis is a condition caused by a parasite that is transmitted by household pets, commonly cats. This condition can result in major effects in the eyes and impact vision. Toxoplasma Gondii The parasite responsible for toxoplasmosis is called toxoplasma...
What is a Retinal Vein Occlusion and How is it Treated?
A retinal vein occlusion is a condition that occurs when a blood vessel in the back of the eye gets blocked and causes damage to the retina which it supplies with blood. A vein occlusion is a serious eye condition that can cause permanent vision loss or visual field...
What is the Recovery Period from Cataract Surgery?
Cataract surgery is the most commonly performed surgery each day globally. While the procedure is extremely safe and has very few serious risks, the recovery from the procedure may take several weeks. Before the Surgery Before the cataract surgery, there will...
What is Stevens Johnson Syndrome?
Stevens Johnson Syndrome is a condition that affects the mucous membranes of the entire body – including the surface of the eyes. About Stevens Johnson Syndrome Also known as erythema multiforme, Stevens Johnson Syndrome is a rare condition that is an adverse...
How Does LASIK Eye Surgery Work?
For many years now, LASIK eye surgery has been available as an option for many people instead of glasses or contact lenses. There are certain limitations to LASIK eye surgery and not everyone is a good candidate. What is LASIK Eye Surgery? LASIK stands for...
Do You Need an Eye Injection?
While it can be unsettling to think about, having an injection into the eye is the preferred treatment for many eye conditions. This shot allows medication to reach the back of the eye directly and can be used as a treatment in many retinal diseases. Different Types...
What Tests are Done for Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a chronic eye disease that can result in permanent loss of vision without treatment. To diagnose and manage glaucoma, there are several tests that are done at the time of diagnosis and repeated regularly. About Glaucoma Glaucoma is a condition that...
What Should You Consider Before Cataract Surgery?
Cataracts are the most common ocular disease in the elderly population. One of the biggest decisions with cataracts is to determine when to pursue a surgical intervention for cataracts. What are Cataracts? Cataracts form in the crystalline lens inside of the...
Corneal Transplant: What You Need to Know
To finish off the series, the article we’ve all been waiting for–corneal transplants! If you have not been following this series, be sure to check out our previous articles over different reasons someone may require a corneal transplant as treatment: Fuch’s...