Serious eye problems have been shown to be more prevalent in premature babies as they age. A Swedish study published the results in an opthamology publication this month. It can involve abnormal blood vessels in the eyes. There were greater risks in the younger...
Optic nerve damage is a condition that can have a serious impact on vision. The optic nerve contains millions of tiny nerve fibers, all of which carry information from the retina to the brain. When the optic nerve becomes damaged, this visual information is not fully...
As people age, vitreous, a gel-like substance in the eye, contracts and pulls away from the surface of the retina. Usually, this brings about changes no more noticeable than a few floaters and no significant damage. For some people, however, this shift in vitreous can...
Cataract surgery has the potential to help 6% of Americans recover their eyesight. While Medicare will cover 80% of the cost of standard cataract surgeries, it won’t cover enhanced procedures such as HD surgery with the Femtosecond laser, multifocal lenses or toric...
There are a lot of reasons that people choose careers in Optometry and particularly one that specializes in vision therapy. Having potential applicants shadow actual professionals in the field is an eye-opening experience. The potential optometrists will discover the...
