There's Blood in the Back of My Eye?!

What does blood in the back of the eye signify, anyway? It could be a retinal vein occlusion, an ocular disorder that can occur in older people...

Giving the Gift of Sight

And old Creek Indian proverb states, "We warm our hands by the fires we did not build, we drink the water from the wells we did not dig, we eat the...

Should I Be Scared of My Astigmatism Diagnosis?

The word “astigmatism” is used so much in the optometric world that most people have talked about it when discussing their eye health with their...

Differing Functions of Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, and Opticians

Knowing the difference between the various specialties in the eye care industry can be confusing, especially given the fact that they all start with...

Sunglasses in the Winter?

Not everyone understands the importance of sunglasses when the weather turns cold. Polarized sunglasses are usually associated with Summer, but in...

What is Diabetic Retinopathy?

Diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition that can affect the retina of people who have diabetes. The retina is the light-sensitive tissue that lines...