Cataracts are a common eye condition that causes the lens of your eyes to become cloudy or opaque, affecting your vision. The lens of the eye is normally clear and flexible, allowing it to focus light onto the retina at the back of the eye. However, as we age or due to certain medical conditions,…
A chalazion is a gradually developing semi-solid lump formed due to blockage and swelling of the oil gland in your eyelid.(ie. a type of eyelid swelling) It starts as a tiny, reddish, tender, swollen area with mild eyelid pain. A chalazion is not an eye infection. But slowly, it changes to a painless, pea-sized lump…
A procedure to correct vision problems, reducing the need to wear glasses or contact lenses. In this procedure a laser is used to reshape the cornea of the eye to improve vision. LASIK eye surgery is a safe and effective way to reduce or eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses. Why is LASIK…
Did You Know? Droopy eyelids or ptosis can affect a person’s appearance and vision. What is it? Ptosis, or drooping eyelid, is a condition where the upper eyelid droops over the eye. It can also be referred to as blepharoptosis or upper eyelid ptosis. The severity of ptosis can range from mild to severe, depending…
What Do You Know About Cataracts? Cataracts are a common eye condition that causes the lens of your eyes to become cloudy or opaque, affecting your vision. In this article, we will discuss the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and complications of cataracts. Symptoms Cataract symptoms include double vision, blurry vision, photophobia, improper vision at…
