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Presbyopia
As we age, our eyes—like the rest of our bodies—begin to lose flexibility and strength. When this happens to the lens of the eye and its surrounding muscles, your lens will become stiff. This makes it harder to see close objects clearly because the eyes can’t focus properly. It’s a natural part of aging that…
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Protecting Your Eyes
Of our five senses, humans rely on vision most strongly. Our everyday experience of the world is colored by our ability to see, our memory draws heavily upon visual information, and many activities of daily living are challenging without sight. As a result, it is essential to protect your eyes from damage. Regular visits to…
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Pseudoepiphora
Pseudoepiphora exists when tears spill from the eye as a result of initial eye dryness. Rather than an initial excess of tears causing tear spillage, pseudoepiphora results from initial irritation of the eye. Proper lubrication of the eye requires two types of tears, an oily component produced in the eyelids and a watery component produced…
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Pterygium
The conjunctiva is a clear, thin layer of tissue that covers the white part of the eye. Pterygia are a direct result of degeneration of this conjunctival tissue. A pterygium is a fleshy triangular shaped tissue located on the horizontal meridian of the white part of the eye. As this conjunctival degeneration progresses, its growth…
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Ptosis
Ptosis (TOE-sis) refers to an upper eyelid that droops and can occur in children or adults. The droop may be hardly visible, or it could cover the entire pupil. Depending on the severity of the droop, it could interfere with vision. People with ptosis may try to lift the eyelids or tilt their heads back…
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Reading and Writing
For many adults, reading and writing come so naturally that they seem almost effortless. However, reading and writing are actually complicated skills that take significant effort to learn. For example, reading involves recognizing letters, associating letter combinations with their corresponding sounds, blending sounds together, identifying words, and connecting words to their meanings. Vision problems can…
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Reading Glasses
During the normal aging process, components of your eyes change in shape and flexibility. This frequently corresponds to vision changes that may make it difficult to see close objects. Although not all adults experience these changes, many find that they need reading glasses as they get older. Visiting your eye care provider ensures that you…
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Recurrent Corneal Erosion
Recurrent corneal erosions describe a disruption of the outermost surface of the cornea, which recurs in the same area of the cornea on a repeated basis. Although this clear tissue is typically very tough and resilient to damage, there are corneal dystrophies or degenerative diseases that may challenge the cornea’s integrity and ability to heal…
