Dry eye is a common eye condition that occurs when the tear ducts aren’t able to provide adequate moisture for the eyes. This lack of moisture leads to inflammation of the tissue in the eyes. As a result, it is common for patients with dry eyes to suffer discomfort....
When you were a teenager, the possibility of not being able to cry tears may have seemed as likely as building a bridge to Hawaii. In other words, nearly impossible. As time passes, however, having dry eyes becomes a reality for many people. Whether you suffer from...
The transparent cornea is the outermost layer of the eye. The function of the cornea is to hone the vision for better visual acuity and clarity. A unique characteristic of the cornea tissue is that it does not contain blood vessels for nourishment or protection from...
Many conditions exist which can potentially damage or reduce the clarity of a person’s cornea. Injury, disease, or trauma resulting from impact, genetic disorders, or infections can result in scarring of the cornea which reduces the clarity of this part of the eye....
Most clinicians believe that Keratoconus is inherited. It most often starts in the early teens. For this reason, parents who have the condition are encouraged to start checking their children for the disease at age 10. What is Keratoconus? Keratoconus causes...
