by Jenny | 1 May, 2024 | Eye Diseases
Astigmatism is a common and generally treatable imperfection in the curvature of the eye that causes blurred distance and near vision. Astigmatism occurs when either the front surface of the eye (cornea) or the lens inside the eye has mismatched curves. Instead of...
by Jenny | 19 Oct, 2023 | Eye Diseases
A stye (also known as “sty” or “hodeolum”) is a reddish lump on the eyelid that is filled with pus and inflammatory cells. This occurs when an oil gland or hair follicle becomes blocked and infected. It is much like a pimple, and can be tender and painful to touch....
by Jenny | 20 Sep, 2023 | Eye Diseases
Also called allergic conjunctivitis, eye allergy is an inflammatory reaction of the eyes to allergens in the environment. Like all allergies, eye allergy starts when the immune system identifies an otherwise harmless substance as an allergen. This causes your immune...
by Jenny | 7 Aug, 2023 | Eye Care Technology, Eye Diseases
Scientifically proven technology for the treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Looking for longer-lasting treatment for Dry Eyes? Dry Eye Disease is one of the most common eye diseases in the world due to an aging population and changes to our modern-day lifestyle....
by Staff | 3 Sep, 2021 | Eye Care Technology, Eye Diseases
Glaucoma is caused by damage to the optic nerve, and generally doesn’t exhibit any symptoms or warning signs until significant vision loss has occurred. Luckily, treatment is generally simple and effective if caught early on! Because damage is slow and painless,...
