by Abraham Eye Center | Feb 20, 2025 | Cataract Surgery, Systemic Disease, Vision
What Are the Different Types of Congenital Cataracts? Congenital cataracts are a type of cataract that forms in infants or young children. This condition occurs when the lens of the eye becomes cloudy due to various factors, including genetic predisposition, maternal...
by Abraham Eye Center | Sep 12, 2023 | Systemic Disease, Vision
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a widespread health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While its impact on the cardiovascular system is well-documented, many people may not be aware of the potential consequences high blood...
by Abraham Eye Center | Aug 1, 2023 | Neuro, Systemic Disease
Swollen optic nerves can have significant implications for vision, leading to reduced visual acuity, enlarged blind spots, and other associated symptoms. Usually identified during an eye examination, whether as the primary reason for the visit or incidentally, a...
by Abraham Eye Center | Aug 1, 2022 | Systemic Disease
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...
by Abraham Eye Center | Feb 14, 2022 | Eye Surgery, Systemic Disease, Vision
Continuing with our subseries on infections that can be treated with corneal transplants, today we’ll be discussing the worldwide leader of preventable blindness–Trachoma. What is Trachoma? Trachoma is a bacterial disease most commonly seen in third world...
by Abraham Eye Center | Jun 7, 2021 | Systemic Disease
There are many conditions that can be found during an eye examination, and diabetes is a notable and relatively common example. We screen for this at our clinic and can diagnose and manage it as necessary. We perform complete eye examinations and have the advanced...
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