LIBRARY
This resources library can provide a better understanding of common eye care issues.
Age Related Macular Degeneration
Age Related Macular DegenerationAge-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the most common causes of…
Blepharitis
BlepharitisLid margin disease is a common, persistent inflammation of the eyelids. Symptoms include irritation, itching,…
Blepharoplasty
BlepharoplastyAs we age, the delicate skin around the eyes can appear puffy or saggy. Eyelid…
Chalazion
Chalazion A chalazion is a swelling in the eyelid caused by inflammation of one of…
Childhood Reading Problems
Childhood Reading Problems When children have difficulty reading, parents often think poor vision is the…
Children and Amblyopia
Children Amblyopia People are often confused about the importance of glasses for children. Some believe…
Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
Conjunctivitis Pink eye, the common name for conjunctivitis, is an inflammation or infection of the…
Detached and Torn Retina
Detached and Torn Retina A retinal detachment is a very serious problem that almost always…
Eye Care Facts and Myths
Eye Care Facts and Myths Myth Reading in dim light is harmful to your eyes.…
Eyeglasses
EyeglassesSixty percent of the 161 million Americans who wear prescription eyewear choose eyeglasses. Wearing eyeglasses…
Floater and Flashes
Floaters and Flashes Small specks or clouds moving in your field of vision as you…
How to insert Eyedrops
How to insert Eyedrops Infections, inflammation, glaucoma, and many other eye disorders are treated with…
Intraocular Lenses (iols)
Intraocular Lenses (IOLs)An intraocular lens (IOL) is a tiny, lightweight, clear plastic disk placed in…
Macular Degeneration and Nutritional Supplements
Macular Degeneration & Nutritional Supplements Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease caused by damage…
Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (NPDR)
Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (NPDR) If you have diabetes mellitus, your body does not use and…
Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)
Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) Until recently, if you were one of the millions of people with…
Preventing Eye Injury
Preventing Eye Injury Any activity where something is flying at the eye puts the eye…
Refractive Errors
Refractive Errors To see clearly, light rays must be bent or refracted to focus on…
Smoking and Eye Disease
Smoking and Eye Disease Tobacco smoking is directly linked to many adverse health effects, including…
Strabismus
Strabismus Strabismus refers to misaligned eyes. If the eyes turn inward (crossed), it is called…
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