by theeyeinstitute | Mar 5, 2018 | Blog
Glaucoma is a serious disorder that can damage the optic nerves of your eyes if left untreated. The optic nerve carries images from your eyes to your brain. If the nerve is damaged, full or partial vision loss can occur. In some cases, people develop glaucoma because...
by theeyeinstitute | Mar 5, 2018 | Blog
If you have never suffered from dry eye, you might not appreciate how important your tears are to your eye health. Without enough moisture, your eyes can become dry, itchy, red and uncomfortable. Dry eye occurs when you do not make enough tears or the tears you...
by theeyeinstitute | Mar 5, 2018 | Blog
Contrary to its name, color blindness does not mean that you cannot see any colors. You may see some colors just fine, but may be unable to distinguish between other colors. What Causes Color Blindness? Color blindness is usually inherited, although some conditions...
by theeyeinstitute | Mar 5, 2018 | Blog
A detached retina is an serious medical emergency that can lead to permanent vision loss if it is not treated promptly. Thanks to innovative treatment options, many people who suffer from retinal detachment can maintain useful vision. Learning about retinal detachment...
by theeyeinstitute | Mar 5, 2018 | Blog
Aging causes changes in every part of your body, including your eyes. Although adjusting to some of these changes is no more difficult than tweaking your eyeglass prescription, others can affect your eye health. These age-related eye problems are particularly common....
by theeyeinstitute | Mar 5, 2018 | Blog
Sooner or later, most of us will develop floaters. As their name implies, these wispy, string-like fibers “float” across your field of vision. Although they are usually harmless, in some cases, floaters can be a sign of a serious vision condition. How Do I Know if I...