Our eyes are incredibly sensitive to irritation and susceptible to injury. Many irritants and conditions can share the same symptoms. In most cases, these are easily treatable and sometimes go away on their own. However, certain conditions require prompt attention to avoid them becoming worse and causing more severe issues, like vision loss. Each part […]
Your eyes are incredibly sensitive to the outside environment. Even the slightest irritation can grow to be downright painful. One eye condition that can appear seemingly with no cause at all is chronic dry eye. Even in the wettest of outdoor condition or when there are very few allergens in the air, dry eye can […]
Protecting your eyes from ultraviolet light, particles that can damage the surface of the lens, and other external factors are essential to maintaining your vision. While there are many external things that can negatively impact your vision, one of the most common causes of vision loss in adults is caused from within the body. A […]
Age-related conditions can affect every part of our bodies and can begin to appear much early than many expect. While many of these conditions can be easily treated and revered, early detection and treatment are essential for many others to prevent serious complications in the future. Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is one of these conditions. […]
A healthy eye is essential for having clear vision. As important as each part of the eye is to keep that clear vision, many are very delicate and can easily be damaged by disease, genetic degeneration, or injury. Perhaps none is more important to clear vision than the cornea. The cornea is the clear covering […]
Just like routine and regular check-ups at the dentist’s office can help keep your mouth and teeth healthy, regular eye exams are essential to catching conditions of the eye early. For some eye conditions, catching them during exams is the only way to treat them and keep your vision. When symptoms get to the point […]
Diabetes can damage your eyes and cause vision loss and blindness. When blood sugar levels are high, it can cause the blood vessels in the retina (the back part of the eye) to leak. This can lead to vision problems, such as blurred vision or difficulty seeing at night. Over time, diabetes can also damage […]
Our eyes go through a lot of change as we age. Usually, vision issues begin to creep up as people grow older. One of the most common vision issues associated with aging is cataracts. Despite being so common, with an estimated 30 million people having cataracts, there is no cure or a way to stop […]
Cataract surgery is an outpatient procedure normally done to help improve your vision. The procedure entails removing your eye’s lens and replacing it with an artificial lens (intraocular). Most patients report having better vision after cataract surgery. If you recently had cataract surgery, you might find it strange that your vision is blurry. The Eye […]
Summertime days and nights can cause occasional dry eye symptoms to flare up – even in environmentally moist Portland, OR. When your dry eye is persistent, it should be addressed by a medical professional to rule out a serious internal condition. Natural tear production requires an internal chemical balance to efficiently lubricate the eyes. Symptoms […]
