Styes or kuliti is a painful, small, red bump that grows from the base of the eyelash or under the eyelid. Kuliti resembles a pimple with pus inside that sometimes swells over the entire eyelid. Styes are a very common type of infection that usually affects only one eye. You can also develop more than one […]

Amblyopia, also called “lazy eye,” is an abnormal development of one of the eyes. It occurs when the brain only sends signals to only one eye, leaving the other eye failing to achieve normal vision. It also leads to poor visual performance of one eye while the other’s vision has developed. A lazy eye does […]

The macula is a part of the eye, found in the center of the retina, responsible for our central vision. This small oval-shaped area at the back of the eye is responsible for the processing of straight-ahead, sharp and clear vision. Maculopathy is any disease of the macula. Maculopathy signs and symptoms greatly differ depending […]

The macula is the part of the eye responsible for our central vision and most of our color vision. It is also responsible for the fine details that we see and helps us see far away.  Macular degeneration is caused by the deterioration of the macula, causing blurred vision that ultimately results in severe vision […]

Vision therapy is a science-backed step-by-step plan of vision procedures that aim to treat or correct problems with vision. This program is typically facilitated by a behavioral or developmental optometrist and low vision specialist (ophthalmologist)―who have undergone specialized training―and is composed of exercises that are concentrated on practicing skills to retrain learned aspects of vision. […]

Unfortunately, not everyone has perfect vision. Many people of all ages rely on corrective glasses and contact lenses to see clearly. Vision deterioration is gradual, especially as we age. However, sudden loss of vision or ability to see colors is not a good sign. Here are some causes of sudden blindness that you should be […]

Will you be wearing contact lenses for the first time? There are a few things you need to know. This article should help teach about the basics regarding your contact lens. Wearing Contact Lenses for the First Time Congratulations! So you have your first pair of contact lenses but now what?  If you are like most people who […]

Getting something in your eye is an annoyance and inconvenience. Our first instinct is usually to rub our eyes. However, debris and foreign objects in your eye can be dangerous. Even tiny particles can cause serious damage to the eyelid, cornea, and other parts of the eye. In the worst-case scenario, vision can be damaged. […]

If you currently wear glasses and plan to switch to contact lenses, it’s important to know the possible risks and complications of contact lens wear. Knowing the potential risks can help you make an informed decision when it comes to your vision. So before deciding on contact lenses, be sure to read through this article! What […]

These days, it’s not uncommon for people to use contact lenses instead of glasses. Wearing contact lenses can be more convenient, and people don’t have to worry about breaking them or having to clean them. However, wearing contact lenses doesn’t come without their risks. In fact, when compared to glasses, contact lenses have a higher risk […]