Have you been diagnosed with a case of dry eye? While people can get dry eye at any age, it tends to occur quite frequently as people grow older. In fact, most people aged 65 and up will experience dry eye symptoms. About Dry Eye As indicated by its name,…
A pterygium – pronounced as ter-ig-e-um – is a fleshy growth that develops when an eye is regularly exposed to bright sunlight and wind. It’s common in people who spend a lot of time outdoors in sunny and windy conditions. A Pterygium is a usually harmless condition affecting the conjunctiva…
Eye floaters are those tiny spots, specks, flecks and "cobwebs" that drift aimlessly around in your field of vision. While annoying, ordinary eye floaters and spots are very common and usually aren't cause for alarm. Floaters and spots typically appear when tiny pieces of the eye's gel-like vitreous break loose within the…
For many people, the notion of being able to get an eyeglass prescription and buy glasses without a trip to the eye doctor sounds appealing. But is this really a good idea? Here's what you need to know about online eye "exams" and vision tests before thinking about saying goodbye to your eye…