by Tyler Mitchell | Jun 3, 2020 | Cognitive and Acquired, Common Eye Conditions
Commonly called crossed eyes, strabismus is a condition in which eyes do not work together, failing to maintain proper alignment. While one eye focuses on an object, the other does not. The failure of the eyes to work together causes double vision, and if untreated...
by Tyler Mitchell | Jun 3, 2020 | Cognitive and Acquired, Common Eye Conditions
Almost everyone uses computers in the modern world, whether for recreation, employment, education or any combination of the three. Unfortunately, our increased use of computers in almost every aspect of our lives — even using a smartphone to make a telephone...
by Tyler Mitchell | Jun 3, 2020 | Cognitive and Acquired, Common Eye Conditions
Uveitis refers to the inflammation of the eye’s middle layer, which consists of the iris, ciliary body, and choroid. Several fungal, viral, or bacterial infections lead to uveitis, as do certain autoimmune (systemic) and inflammatory conditions. In most cases of...
by Tyler Mitchell | Jun 3, 2020 | Cognitive and Acquired, Common Eye Conditions
Pronounced SHOW-grins, Sjogren’s syndrome is a disorder of the immune system, or an autoimmune disease, which causes the body’s immune system to attack and harm the body’s glands. Your glands are responsible for the production of saliva, tears, and...
by Tyler Mitchell | Jun 3, 2020 | Cognitive and Acquired, Common Eye Conditions
Also known as demyelinating optic neuritis, optic neuritis refers to the inflammation of the optic nerve due to the loss of or damage to a protective covering called myelin, which surrounds the optic nerve. The myelin is essential to the function of the optic nerve. A...
by Tyler Mitchell | Jun 3, 2020 | Cognitive and Acquired, Common Eye Conditions
An eye occlusion is a blockage in one of the arteries or veins supplying blood to the retina and/or optic nerve. These blockages can cause severe and sudden vision loss. Contact your eye care professional immediately if you experience sudden vision loss, and follow up...
