Herpez Zoster – Shingles
What is Shingles?
Shingles, or herpes zoster, is a painful condition caused by reactivation of la…
Ocular Anatomy and Refractive Error
The eye is a truly amazing organ. Just the size of a ping-pong ball, this complex little globe co…
Posterior Vitreous Detachment
Flashes and floaters are among the most common symptoms described to eye doctors. In the majority…
Macular pucker/Epiretinal membrane
Also known as macular or retinal wrinkling, this is a very common, age-related condition which is…
Myths About Eye Health
The following article has been reprinted from ririanproject.com
It’s important to separate fact …
Macular Degeneration
What is AMD?
Age-related macular degeneration, also known as AMD, is a progressive, degenerative …
Flashes and Floaters
Flashes and floaters are among the most common symptoms described to eye doctors. In the majority…
Dry Eye Syndrome
“Dry eye syndrome” is a catch-all term often used by eye doctors to describe a group of ocular su…
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetes mellitus is a disease which presently affects over 200 million people worldwide, a numbe…
Conjunctivitis and Red Eyes
One of the most commonly seen problems in an eye doctor’s office is the red eye. Conjunctivitis, …