by Brett Neal | Oct 11, 2021 | Eye Care, Medical Conditions
If you are diabetic, you have likely been told by your primary care doctor that you need to see an eye doctor yearly. But why is this so important? Diabetes is a systemic health problem, meaning it affects the entire body—including the eyes! What is Diabetes?...
by Brett Neal | Aug 16, 2021 | Medical Conditions
One of the most complained about things in eyecare, especially in mid-aged patients, is having floaters in your vision. But how can you differentiate a harmless floater from something serious? What is an Eye Floater? A “floater” is a term used to describe a...
by Brett Neal | Sep 4, 2019 | Medical Conditions, Retina
Macular degeneration is a progressive condition that results in deterioration of central vision and visual acuity. This disease, also known as age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, is one of the leading causes of blindness, especially among older...
by Brett Neal | Apr 3, 2019 | Medical Conditions
Seeing a double image can be alarming, whether it only lasts for a few moments or for an extended period of time. Double vision, also known as diplopia, can have a range of underlying causes. Temporary instances of double vision can be caused by certain...
by Brett Neal | Mar 6, 2019 | Blog, Eye Care, Medical Conditions
Type 1 herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a common condition that can cause cold sores around the mouth and lips, and can also lead to infection of the eye. Usually, when HSV1 infects the ocular region, it affects the front surface of the eye (the cornea) and has the...
by Brett Neal | Feb 6, 2019 | Blog, Medical Conditions
Have you ever experienced short-lived but alarming visual disturbances? Perhaps you’ve noticed strange blind spots in your vision, shimmer lights or bursts of colors. These visual experiences can be confusing and at times even scary, but are typically...
