Retinoblastoma

Retinoblastoma is the most common intraocular cancer of childhood and effects approximately 300 children in the United States each year. »more...

Ophthalmic Migraine

While the word “migraine” conjures up thoughts of excruciating headaches (and rightfully so), an ophthalmic or ocular migraine is often unaccompanied by any pain. It is, however, a variety of migraine. Its hallmark is a set of unique visual disturbances. »more...

Chalazions

A stye is a stye is a stye . . . »more...

Frist Aid For The Eyes

When an injury occurs to any part of the body, quick action is important. »more...

Keratoconus

The so-called conical cornea, as keratoconus is commonly called, is a disease that begins in childhood. »more...

Iritis (inflammation of the iris)

Inflammation of the iris is usually a secondary disease caused by allergies or bacterial or viral inflammations in other parts of the body. Rheumatism, tuberculosis, etc. can also cause iritis. »more...

Ginko Biloba and Your Eyes

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Why are my eyes dry?

A dry eye is a term used to describe eyes that are not able to wet or lubricate themselves sufficiently. Ironically, dry eyes may also seem too moist, when tears run freely down your cheek. Let’s explain why this happens. »more...

What Is An Ocular Stroke?

Most people understand when someone says their father had a heart attack (let´s call it a heart stroke for this discussion) or a stroke (we´ll also call it a brain attack). These attacks or strokes happened because of a sudden vascular occlusion or a blockage in a blood vessel that caused some tissue death, primarily from the lack of blood flow. These same vessels can also leak blood and we call these hemorrhagic strokes. »more...

Color Blindness: Definition and Treatement

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The Definition of Refractive Errors

The eye is a sophisticated light-gathering device. With all of it´s complexity, however, it works very much like a camera. Incoming light is focused (or refracted)by a two-lens system: first the cornea (clear covering over the front of the eye)and then the crystalline lens (located behind the pupil). »more...