Have you noticed any floating shapes in your field of vision? These may be eye floaters, a common ocular phenomenon. Although you may be concerned about eye floaters, they typically...

Herpetic keratitis is one of the world's leading causes of blindness. The herpes virus causes this eye condition. And those affected may experience several episodes of herpetic keratitis throughout their...

Do you feel as though you have flashes of light in your eyes? This is a common occurrence. However, it can be a source of concern, especially when it happens...

Have you woken up in the morning with a patch of red blood on the white part of your eye? If you don't feel any pain, it's probably a subconjunctival...

Scleritis of the eye is inflammation of the sclera, the fibrous membrane surrounding the eyeball. Scleritis is easily observed when it reaches the front layer of the sclera. It appears...

June is Cataract Awareness Month, so we are taking this opportunity to answer common questions our optometrists often receive about cataracts.   What are cataracts? This common condition affects more...

You may have episcleritis if you have a red spot on the white part of your eye. This eye condition tends to occur more often in young adults and women....

Foreign object injuries are the most common injuries seen in optometry clinics. Foreign objects are particles that reach the eye and lodge in the surface layers. These can include metal...

For some people, the arrival of summer means sneezing, sniffling and watery eyes. Find out what causes seasonal allergies and how to prevent them. Seasonal Allergies: What are they? Seasonal...

Amblyopia is a visual disorder that begins in infancy and childhood. Also known as lazy eye, this eye disorder usually reduces the visual acuity of only one eye. Fortunately, this...

Optic neuritis is an eye condition caused by inflammation of the optic nerve. This condition most often appears in people between 20 and 40 years old. The causes and severity...

You spend long hours on your digital screens and may write and read a lot. Perhaps you feel eye fatigue and a feeling of dryness in your eyes. Fortunately, there...