The pupils are the dark centers of the eye where light can enter the inner eyeball. The size of the pupil’s change with varying light conditions to allow more or less light into the eyeball. This is controlled by the iris. When the pupil’s are enlarged it is dilated and when it is small it is constricted. While >> Read More ...
The area around the eyes is filled with soft tissue that protects and supports the eyeball within the socket of the skull. Sometimes the area under the eye becomes enlarged and appears like bags under the eyes. This can be a symptoms of some underlying disease and needs to be treated medically. However, it is often more of >> Read More ...
There are a number of different ways in which vision can be distorted and without a medical assessment it is difficult to isolate the exact mechanism and defect. The sense of vision is complex with 20/20 vision on one end and blindness at the other. However, there are many conditions that can cause a variety of forms of >> Read More ...
Most of us determine the size of eyes by the portion of the eyeball that can be seen. This is usually a section of the sclera (white of the eye), the cornea (clear front part of the eye), iris (circular portion that determines eye color) and pupil (‘hole’ at the center of the iris), which are visible when the >> Read More ...
We have all experienced the burning eyes and excessive tearing after using a computer screen for a long period of time. In most cases we do not give it much attention and just take time to rest the eyes. However, for some people eyestrain is a daily occurrence and part of an occupational hazard. It is more than just sore >> Read More ...
Eyesight problems, like nearsightedness, are common these days and often arise from childhood. It does not affect every person and many people go through early life with 20/20 vision. However, like every part of our body, the eyes undergo age-related changes which affect its function. This deterioration in vision is >> Read More ...
Glaucoma is the second most common cause of irreversible blindness after macular degeneration and affects about 3 million Americans. Less than half of those affected know that they have glaucoma and even of those treated, about 10% will still lose their vision as a result of this disease. About 12% of all cases of >> Read More ...
A sensation of heaviness in the eyes or eyelids is usually a sign of fatigue. Sometimes it is the eyes that are specifically tired which overlaps with eyestrain. At other times generalized fatigue from prolonged waking hours and strenuous activities may also cause a heavy feeling in the eyes or eyelids. Most people will >> Read More ...
There are many different diseases that can affect the eye only and impair vision to varying degrees. Sometimes diseases involving other organs or even the entire body may also affect the eyes. These diseases can cause damage to the eye or eyelid tissue, the muscles that move the eye, and/or the nerves that control the eye >> Read More ...
Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is a common eye condition that affects all age groups. It is particularly common in children as viral conjunctivitis tends to spread rapidly in day care centers and schools. However, not all cases of conjunctivitis are due to an infection. Conjunctivitis may not always appear with >> Read More ...
