Amblyopia is a major cause of vision loss in children. When the eye and brain are not working together properly, vision is decreased in the eye that is not being used correctly. The major causes of amblyopia are misalignment (or strabismus), unequal refractions, or a...
One of the most common problems I see in kids is something I’m quite familiar with (since I have it myself!): Myopia, which is commonly called nearsightedness. Those of us with this problem can see fine up close, but things get blurry at a distance. It is usually...
As entertainment ventures into 3D formats, from movies such as “Avatar” to the new 3D TV’s and Video Games, many of us question what effect these new technologies will have on our eyes. Before looking into these effects, it is useful to review what 3D actually...
Of all the sight threatening disorders that effect seniors, none has been more frightening than macular degeneration. Up until a few years ago, there was very little that could be done to halt the progression of this disorder, which essentially robs the patient of...
