What are Those Floaters in Your Eyes?
Most of us have seen eye floaters in the shape of cobwebs and worm-like structures moving across our field of vision. Do not panic if you see an occasional eye …
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5 Common Misconceptions About Glaucoma
Misconceptions about glaucoma can distract you from protecting your vision. Myths about eyesight pervade every aspect of our lives. As youths, we’re told carrots are the key to super-human night …
Learn MoreDSAEK Surgery: A Modern Solution for Corneal Damage and Disease
The cornea is the transparent, outermost layer of the eye. The purpose of the cornea is to focus the vision for greater visual acuity. Unlike most tissues in the eye, …
Learn MoreCorneal Disease Treatment Options at Southwestern Eye Center
Corneal disease treatment options vary depending on the type and severity of the condition affecting the cornea, the transparent layer that protects your eyes from bacteria and debris. Corneal disease …
Learn MoreCataract Progression Rate: What to Expect and How to Monitor Changes
What Is Cataract Progression Rate? Cataract progression rates vary from person to person, but understanding what influences them and how to track changes can make all the difference in your eye …
Learn MoreCan You Get a Cataract After Cataract Surgery?
Cloudy Vision After Surgery May Be a “Secondary Cataract” You can’t grow a new cataract on an artificial lens. But months or years later, some people notice blurry vision again and …
Learn MoreEarly Onset Cataracts: Signs, Causes, Treatment of Premature Cataracts
When you think of someone with cataracts, you might imagine a grandparent, since the condition is generally associated with older adults. Yet, there are people with this condition in their …
Learn MoreHow Do Cataracts Affect Your Vision?
What Is Your Vision Like with Cataracts? How Do Cataracts Affect Your Vision? A cataract clouds the natural lens inside your eye. As the lens becomes less clear, it blocks …
Learn MoreCataract Symptoms: Early Signs, Effects, and When to Seek Treatment
Cataract symptoms often begin gradually, starting with mild vision changes before progressing into more noticeable vision loss. Cataracts develop when proteins build up on the eye’s natural lens, causing it …
Learn MoreHealthy Eating Can Reduce the Risks of Glaucoma
Healthy eating can reduce the risks of glaucoma, a leading cause of vision loss that affects millions of people in the United States. As we grow older, the risk of …
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