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Interesting Eye Facts

4/1/2025

Until you have a problem with your vision, you may not even think about your eyes or vision. However, the human eye is a pretty fascinating organ. Without thinking about it, your eye and brain work together to rapidly transmit and decipher the images you see.

Continuing reading to get an idea of how complex and special the eye is.

Understanding How Your Vision Works

3/1/2025

Your vision is achieved through a complex process involving eye structures, nerves, and the brain working together to create sight. If any structure of the eye becomes damaged, it can affect vision.

Learning how your vision works is helpful in understanding various types of vision disorders, such as refractive disorders.

Keep reading below to learn more about how vision works and what refractive disorders are.

Spotlight on Refractive Errors: Nearsightedness and Farsightedness

3/1/2025

Two common refractive errors are nearsightedness and farsightedness. Both conditions occur when the shape of the eye interferes with how light is bent and focused on the retina.

Nearsightedness and farsightedness can lead to different vision problems. Fortunately, both conditions are manageable with glasses, contacts, or surgery. Keep reading for more information on both of these common refractive errors

All About Presbyopia

3/1/2025

Like other body systems, the eyes undergo certain changes as people age. Presbyopia is one of those age-related changes.

Presbyopia is a common refractive error caused by normal changes in the lens in the eye. It causes an individual to gradually lose their ability to see things clearly up close. Most people develop presbyopia to some extent as they age.

The article below looks at presbyopia and includes causes, symptoms, and treatments.

Retinal Tear vs Detachment: How Do They Differ?

1/1/2025

A retinal tear and a detachment are similar eye conditions that can potentially lead to vision loss. Both retinal conditions have similar symptoms and require immediate medical attention. Recognizing symptoms of a retinal tear or detachment is crucial to receiving treatment and preventing long-term complications including vision loss.

The article below takes a look at retinal tears versus detachment including causes, symptoms, and treatment.

Visual Disturbances and Migraines

8/1/2024

Migraines are a type of headache that can cause severe pulsating or throbbing pain, often on one side of the head. In some cases, migraines also cause sensitivity to light, nausea, and vomiting. Less common migraine symptoms can also include:

Pins and needles sensation in an arm or leg
Difficulty speaking
Weakness in the face

Does Heart Disease Increase Your Risk of Eye Problems | American Heart Month

2/1/2024

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in the United States, heart disease has been the leading cause of death since 1950. Heart disease can lead to a heart attack and stroke, but does having heart disease also affect your risk of eye problems? The answer is yes.

Eye Symptoms Not to Ignore

11/1/2023

There are many reasons why someone may have mild eye symptoms, such as blurry vision or tired eyes. In many cases, eye symptoms only occur briefly and are not caused by anything serious, but it is also essential to know what types of symptoms not to ignore. Having any of the symptoms below does not necessarily mean you have a serious eye condition. Still, seeing an eye doctor is best to ensure your eyes are healthy.

It is best to err on the side of caution and have the following symptoms checked out:

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Interesting Eye Facts

Understanding How Your Vision Works

Spotlight on Refractive Errors: Nearsightedness and Farsightedness

All About Presbyopia

Retinal Tear vs Detachment: How Do They Differ?

Visual Disturbances and Migraines

Does Heart Disease Increase Your Risk of Eye Problems | American Heart Month

Eye Symptoms Not to Ignore

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