by Tyler Mitchell | Jun 2, 2020 | Common Eye Conditions, Injury & Irritation
Seeing a spot or a flash of light in your field of vision is more than an inconvenience. It could be the first signs of a detached retina. A retina becomes detached when separated from underlying layers of support tissue. Detached retinas will lead to a permanent loss...
by Tyler Mitchell | Jun 2, 2020 | Common Eye Conditions, Injury & Irritation
Ocular rosacea, an inflammation of the eye and/or eyelid, occurs in conjunction with rosacea of the skin. A chronic inflammatory condition, rosacea primarily affects the face, cheeks, forehead, and chest area. When rosacea affects the eyes and/or eyelids, the...
by Tyler Mitchell | Jun 2, 2020 | Common Eye Conditions, Injury & Irritation
Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is a common eye problem that can afflict children and adults alike. It is highly contagious and spreads quickly in environments like classrooms or offices filled with multiple people in close proximity to one another. The good...
by Tyler Mitchell | Jun 2, 2020 | Common Eye Conditions, Injury & Irritation
Acanthamoeba keratitis is a relatively rare type of eye infection, but it can become quite serious. If left untreated, Acanthamoeba eventually leads to vision loss, requiring a corneal transplant to restore sight. Understanding how to prevent this infection is key....
