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Retinal exams are a digital evaluation of the back of your eyes. They allow your doctor a thorough examination of the condition of your retina. They also allow a checkup of the state of underlying blood vessels and the optic disk.

During the winter season, it is important to do everything possible to protect your health. Your skin, nails, and hair are at risk of drying out due to cold weather. Your eyes can also get seriously dry, especially if you already experience dry eye disease. It can feel like you replaced your eyes with tumbleweeds.

Diabetes can affect many areas of your body, including your eyes. It can also increase your risk of developing eye conditions such as cataracts and glaucoma. But for people with diabetes, the main eye health concern is the development of diabetic retinopathy.

An eye emergency is any type of eye injury that requires immediate medical attention. Failing to get proper care can lead to serious eye damage. Getting immediate care can help prevent partial or even total vision loss. 

When was the last time you had a comprehensive eye exam? Experts recommend that everyone have at least one comprehensive eye exam every two years, or more frequently if they have been diagnosed with an eye disease such as cataracts or macular degeneration. Contrary to what many people believe, comprehensive eye exams are slightly different than a standard eye exam. Here’s what you need to know about them and why they are important.

Corrective lenses are the most common way to treat vision problems. You need to get an eye examination before you can get corrective lenses. An eye exam will help determine the condition of your eyes as well as the type of lens and prescription. 

Do you ever wonder what spending too much screen time does to your eyes? The eye is always taking in different forms of light to help with vision. With more and more people using computers and other digital tools, the eye takes in a lot of blue light from these devices.

Compared to traditional contact lenses, transition contact lenses can be quite convenient. This is because you do not have to worry about switching lenses every time you go into the sunlight. However, conventional contact lenses do not address issues arising from bright sunlight. Also, your vision might get compromised if you wear a pair of sunglasses and contact lenses on a sunny day. 

Macular degeneration, also known as age-related macular degeneration or AMD for short, is a common eye condition that typically starts to occur in people over 50, although it can develop at any age. Macular degeneration occurs when the cells of the part of the eye called the macula, which is a patch of light-sensitive cells in the retina at the back of the eye, start to deteriorate. Although macular degeneration won’t lead to total blindness, it can make certain activities more difficult than they should be - for example, watching television, driving, and recognizing faces. This is because the macula is responsible for central vision and the ability to see fine details. 

Cataracts are the leading cause of treatable blindness. They are a clouding of your eye lens, causing changes in your vision. A cataract can form in one eye at a time or both eyes at the same time.