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Eye Disease • August 1, 2024

Is Keratoconus Curable?

Keratoconus is a progressive eye condition that significantly impacts the clarity of your vision by altering the natural shape of your cornea, the clear, dome-shaped surface that covers the front of the eye. This alteration can lead to blurred vision and sensitivity to light, making daily tasks challenging. If you’ve been recently diagnosed with keratoconus,…

A close-up image of a man's left eye showing signs of pink eye.

Eye Disease • June 25, 2024

What Is Commonly Misdiagnosed as Pink Eye?

Pink eye is more common than most people think. It's a highly contagious eye condition that can easily spread to others nearby if you aren't careful. Often recognizable by redness, watery eyes, and itching sensations, pink eye can be an extremely frustrating experience. However, it's important to note that this isn't the only cause of…

An older adult man sitting a couch and holding his glasses in his left hand as he rubs his right eye using his right hand

Eye Disease, Eye Health • May 6, 2024

What Is the Difference Between Glaucoma and Cataracts?

What Is the Difference Between Glaucoma & Cataracts? Eye conditions are common, but they aren’t always the simplest. They can cause anything from blurry vision to light sensitivity, and in some cases, they can even cause total vision loss. This is why it’s essential to learn the difference between eye conditions; this way, you can…

Close-up of an older man undergoing an eye exam as an optometrist holds an imaging device up to his right eye

Eye Care, Eye Disease, Eye Health • January 23, 2024

Is Diabetic Retinopathy Reversible?

The human eye is a remarkably sensitive organ, and it can be affected by plenty of different conditions, including diabetes. If you have diabetes, you may be at risk of developing a condition called diabetic retinopathy. This is a condition that can cause long-term damage to your eyes if you aren’t careful, and requires regular…

A woman optometrist is employing an ophthalmoscope to examine the eyes of an elderly male patient as part of a glaucoma screening.

Eye Disease, Eye Health • December 18, 2023

Can an Optometrist Diagnose Glaucoma?

Glaucoma is a serious eye condition that can lead to blindness. It affects the optic nerve, which sends information to the brain about what we see. Unfortunately, glaucoma typically has no symptoms until it’s in the advanced stages, which is why this condition is often referred to as the "silent thief of sight." However, just…

A woman getting her eyes examined by an eye care professional.

Eye Care, Eye Disease, Eye Health • August 31, 2023

What Diseases Can Be Detected in an Eye Exam?

A comprehensive eye exam is more than just a chance for your optometrist to ensure you have an up-to-date prescription for crisp, clear vision—although they do this too. An eye exam is also a great chance for your eye doctor to detect various eye diseases and conditions in their early stages. Cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma,…

A middle-aged woman sitting on a gray couch with a laptop sitting on her lap. She is taking off her glasses and rubbing the bridge of her nose due to eye pain.

Eye Care, Eye Disease • June 7, 2023

What Are the Early Warning Signs of Macular Degeneration?

Some eye diseases don't show any early warning signs or noticeable symptoms. Through regular eye exams, your eye doctor can identify these eye diseases before they cause damage to your eyes and vision. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of those conditions with not-so-obvious early symptoms. The warning signs for AMD can include blurry vision,…

During a diabetic eye exam, an optometrist can take images of your eyes to check for signs of diabetic retinopathy and other eye diseases

Eye Disease • April 10, 2023

What Is a Diabetic Eye Exam?

Eye exams are essential for protecting your eye health and vision, especially if you have diabetes. Patients with diabetes need more frequent eye exams with a focus on their eye health, known as diabetic eye exams. These eye exams are vital for managing diabetes effectively, but what is a diabetic eye exam, and why might…

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