It’s important to take genetic factors into account when diagnosing eye diseases. There are over 350 genetic eye diseases, and knowing if yours was passed down can help doctors give you the right prognosis. As the research on genetic eye disorders continues to grow, we felt it’d be helpful to get you up to speed on some of the most…
Are you tired of straining your eyes to read restaurant menus? A good portion of our population experiences this problem, so you’re not alone. It’s inconvenient and frustrating to have blurry vision. If you’re farsighted, there’s good news: it’s treatable. You can try simple eye exercises or natural remedies to alleviate it. In this article, we’ll look at how to…
Problems with your eyesight are usually one of three conditions — nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), or astigmatism. While farsightedness and nearsightedness are more common of these three, astigmatism is known to occur alongside them. If you feel like you suffer from one of these, this article will help you gain a strong understanding of these ailments to better prepare you…
As one of the most sensitive organs, the eyes are susceptible to many temporary and chronic issues. Fortunately, medical science has developed several kinds of eye surgeries to treat these issues. When talking about eye surgery, the first thing that might pop into your head is LASIK. While it’s the more commonly known type of refractive eye surgery, it’s not…