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Below is a list of the most common eye conditions. Learn more about them and watch free videos on each condition.
Below is a list of the most common eye conditions. Learn more about them and watch free videos on each condition.
General Anatomy of the Eye. General Anatomy of the Eye. Cornea: The clear front segment of the eye that covers the iris, pupil and anterior chamber and helps focus light onto the retina. Iris: The iris is the tissue that…
Read MoreBlepharitis General Information. The onset of blepharitis can be minor, correcting itself without treatment within 2–4 weeks, but typically acts as an eye inflammation that can become very severe. The classifications of blepharitis include: seborrhoeic, staphylococcal, mixed, posterior or meibomitis, and…
Read MoreChalazion General Information. Chalazion is, in its simplest form, a lump in the eyelid. These lumps are similar in appearance to styes but are typically much larger. Chalazia (multiple chalazion) are often related to blepharitis, an inflammation of the eyelids. A…
Read MoreDry Eyes General Information. Dry eye is among the most common eye issue, and can have mild to severe effects. There are many different symptoms associated with dry eyes, with the most common being tearing. The irritation that is due to…
Read MoreWhat Is Fluorescein Angiography? Fluorescein Angiography is an eye testing technique used for examining the circulation of blood in the retina and choroid. This is done using a fluorescent dye and a specialized camera. The Process: Eye drops are given…
Read MorePresbyopia (aging eyes) General Information. The first clear signs that one may be experiencing the onset of presbyopia are the inability to read fine print, especially in lower light conditions, a strain on the eyes when reading or concentrating for…
Read MorePterygium General Information. Pterygium (tur-IJ-ee-um) is a noncancerous growth on the conjunctiva (the outer white layer of the eye). It is most often found in people who spend a lot of time outside such as sailors or surfers and associated with…
Read MoreCentral Retinal Vein Occlusion (CRVO) and Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion (BRVO) The central retinal vein is comprised of many small branches of veins and is the main source of blood supply to and from the retina. Occlusion can occur resulting…
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