Cataracts

What Are Cataracts?

Cataracts occur when the lens of the eye, which is normally clear, becomes cloudy. This clouding prevents light from properly focusing on the retina, leading to blurred or distorted vision. Cataracts can develop in one or both eyes and typically progress slowly over...

Macular Degeneration

What is Macular Degeneration?

Macular degeneration, also known as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), is a progressive eye condition that affects the macula, a small but crucial area near the center of the retina. The macula is responsible for sharp, central vision, which is essential...

Diabetes & Eye Health

What is Diabetes?

Diabetes is an ongoing (chronic) medical condition that affects the way the human body processes food and turns it into energy. All of the cells inside the body rely on a kind of sugar called glucose in order to...

Glaucoma

What is it?

Glaucoma is a collection of eye disorders which cause damage to the optic nerve. The optic nerves are the structures which carry information from the retina (the part of the eye which senses light) to the brain, allowing us to...

Retinal Tear vs. Retinal Detachment

Retinal tears and detachments are both eye conditions that can lead to vision loss or blindness if not treated. Retinal tears are more common than a full detachment, but they have similar symptoms that are important to catch as early as possible to avoid any potential long term damage to the retina or permanent loss of vision. This article will help you understand the two...