Light Flashes And Eye Floaters After Cataract Surgery: What Do They Mean?

Eye cataract surgery is a routine procedure that has a low chance of postoperative complications. Posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) is when your vitreous body (part of your eye) pulls away from the retina at the back of the eye, creating some minor issues with your vision. Does cataract surgery make PVD more likely? A Common Condition The condition is actually fairly common in older adults. Some studies have found that upwards of 60% of adults aged 70 and older experience PVD in at least one eye. Read More 

The Link Between High Blood Pressure And Vision Loss

Many older adults suffer from high blood pressure (HBP), which can cause damage to blood vessels and kidneys, stroke, and heart disease. What many people don't know is that HBP can also lead to vision loss. Here's an overview of why controlling your blood pressure is crucial to maintaining good vision. What Is High Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is the pressure that blood places on the walls of the veins and arteries as it circulates through the body. Read More 

What Services Do Ophthalmologists Prescribe?

Ophthalmologists are highly trained eye doctors who can offer a variety of services. They can diagnose, prevent, and treat eye diseases using a number of tests and techniques. Here are four eye care services provided by an ophthalmologist: 1. Eye Health Screening Eye health is vitally important. When eye health is not properly monitored, a person can develop diseases that may compromise their vision. Diabetes, hypertension, and other conditions can make a person more likely to develop eye diseases. Read More 

Things NOT To Do With Your Prescription Contact Lenses

Certain habits and activities shorten the life of your prescription contact lenses and could cause possible eye infections. Even little things make you more vulnerable to infections or can cause damage to your contact lenses. Here are some top habits or actions you should avoid when wearing your contact lenses to keep your eyes healthy. Don't Wear Them While Sleeping Many contact lenses are marketed as extended wear or as comfortable for sleeping. Read More 

What To Do if You Lose Your Contact Lens in Your Eye

There may be a few times in your life that your contacts dry out and simply fall out, but they may roll around in your eye and get lost in your eye. It can be scary when your contact is lost in your eye, but there are ways to get it out. If you're worried that your contact lens is all the way behind your eye, this cannot happen. The conjunctiva (lining of the eye) won't allow this to happen, so your lens can be lost in your eye, but it's most likely along the upper eyelid. Read More